folded lamp
concept
folded sheet metal, but with a very simple origami twist to achieve the 90° angle changes. coupled with the beautifully simple S14d architectural light bulb to create a (hopefully) timeless design
intended to create an almost floating effect to the light bulb. however the S14d bulb mounting is quite tall, and requires an alternative solution. perhaps a custom bulb, or LED strip concealed in a glass element. design development ongoing.
circularity
by focusing on the elements that will be used from the outset, the life cycle of the product can be fully considered. in this case, being able to maintain the lamp and replace the bulb is key to maximising the lifespan of the product. using an off-the-shelf bulb is thus the simplest and most reliable way to make the lamp maintainable.
design for manufacture
by explicitly designing with the manufacturing processes in mind, production bottlencks and inefficiencies can be avoided. folding sheet metal is one of the simplest manufacturing processes, requiring only simple tooling. combined with origami techniques, the unfolded flat sheet is one single straight strip. no wasted material.
uses
the S14d light bulb which is a core element of the design is available in three standard lengths: 300, 500, & 1000mm. by designing around these readily available sizes, three variants of the lamp can be efficiently developed. above is the 1000mm lamp, ideal for a desk
finishing
the smallest 300mm bulb on the other hand makes an ideal side lamp for a table. finished with a high-quality powder coat finish, a range of complimentary colours to suit different interiors can be achieved
what can I help you with?
I love design and solving problems
+ industrial design
+ architectural design
+ circular design
+ material design
+ parametric design
+ design writing
who am I?
Bertie Hipkin.
I have recently finished studying a masters in ‘Design for Manufacture’ (MArch) at the Bartlett School of Architecture within University College London.
I am a keen problem solver and hope to apply my skills to find answers to some of the issues we face, both big and small.
I am interested in a wide spectrum of things, and try to identify the knock-on effects of design decisions.
The ideas of using reed which I propose here were uncovered in the process of writing my masters thesis.
But felt the idea had great potential and deserved being taken further.
what can I help you with?
I love design and solving problems
+ industrial design
+ architectural design
+ circular design
+ material design
+ parametric design
+ design writing
who am I?
Bertie Hipkin.
I have recently finished studying a masters in ‘Design for Manufacture’ (MArch) at the Bartlett School of Architecture within University College London.
I am a keen problem solver and hope to apply my skills to find answers to some of the issues we face, both big and small.
I am interested in a wide spectrum of things, and try to identify the knock-on effects of design decisions.
The ideas of using reed which I propose here were uncovered in the process of writing my masters thesis.
But felt the idea had great potential and deserved being taken further.
drop me a line
I love a creative challenge; a house, a hairbrush, a hand dryer, or anything in between.
I would love the chance to get involved with anything that requires some design, so drop me a line, and let’s see what happens.