Idea Awards » best product – lighting

Paper Moon Lamp

admin — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:17:30 +0000

What is the ‘big (IDEA)’ behind this project?
The stem of the Paper Moon Lamp bows as if supporting the weight of the hanging cocoon lamp, evoking a chrysalis. The fluid stainless steel stem and spun base combine seamlessly with the fragile hand made gossamer shell of the lamp. Carefully constructed from paper knitted across the structure of the wicker cane, the pod reveals nothing of conventional paper lamp construction. Both pendant and floor lamp styles are powered by a low-watt electric lamp.

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Arête

admin — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:32:53 +0000

What is the ‘big (IDEA)’ behind this project?
Arête leans softly into position, guided by gravity. As an ambient light source, this design folds through 180 degrees as it climbs up, or falls down the wall, depending on your point of view. Exploring the corner as both structural support and light diffuser has led to an integrated object that performs its function in a single ribbon of material. This design attempts to use light to spatially connect four planes from floor to walls to ceiling.

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Transformer

admin — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:31:38 +0000

What is the ‘big (IDEA)’ behind this project?
Inspiration for Transformer came from elements of the nearby former power station. Transformer was fabricated by Design Hub from custom aluminium and stainless steel components blended with acrylic. Features of the light are accentuated by subtle LED lighting.

DNA

admin — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:30:33 +0000

What is the ‘big (IDEA)’ behind this project?
Inspiration for the design “DNA” was taken from Canberra’s National Science and Technology Centre. The inspiration also ties in with the construction of the new Kingston Foreshore, as DNA is often compared to a set of blueprints, since it contains the instructions needed to construct other components of cells. DNA was fabricated by Design Hub from custom aluminium blended with acrylic. Centre core LED lighting accentuates features in the design.

Chrysalis Pendant Light and Floor Lamp

admin — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:28:48 +0000

What is the ‘big (IDEA)’ behind this project?
Chrysalis Pendant Light and Floor Lamps are manufactured using a unique lamination technique which enhances the aesthetic properties of a renewable material while minimising its actual usage. The lights are finished with inks and natural oils, and can be hung or mounted on a floor stand. Shipped in a flat, recycled cardboard envelope, the shade is easily assembled with a simple twist of the wrist, and secured using a clip at either end. The unique lights are available in a variety of colours and timbers, across Australia.

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