DesignApplause » Lighting

Big bounce. Atelier Takagi at 2011 milan.

PRand — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:48:41 +0000

Big Bounce, “inspired by lighting techniques used on film sets” — we learn that reflective bounce can soften the hardness of high power LEDs. The lamp is made of FSC Certified White Oak, powdercoated laser cut steel. May be purchased through the designer.

designer: jonah takagi

Teabag lamp.

Phil Patton — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:46:36 +0000

bryan thompson’s teabag lamp–charges with solar cell “tag” light inside aramid “bag”.

Price: $80 USD and link to the online store.

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The mutant rug lamp.

Perrin Drumm — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:15:44 +0000

less function, more playful.

Working in the same vein as the Stuhlhockerbank, Bina Baiterl’s Mutant Lamp Rugs are a playful take on design, even if they are slightly less functional. More art piece than actual rug or lamp, Baitlel’s lamp/rug composites are beautifully handcrafted with supple leather in the most gorgeous, yet subtle tones of grey and creme. The leather mat is designed to emulate the light spilling from the lamp, only represented in a tangible form. Though Baitel’s work as an architect and designer has more practical applications, Next Level Galerie in Paris specially commissioned this series from her, giving her the enviable freedom to work on a professional and personal level.

designer: bina baitel

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Humanscale element LED desk lamp.

PRand — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:23:11 +0000

ground – breaking lamp sets new bar for LED task lights.

maybe LED is king until a newer technology proves otherwise. out with the bluish or yellow-tinged glare – the Element lamp produces neutral, 3500K white light (and very bright), with a large footprint. its single LED casts just one shadow, unlike other lamps that contain rows or clusters of LEDs creating multiple shadows on the work surface. The 60,000-hour bulb will probably never need replacing, but just in case, it is user serviceable. best of all, it consumes less than 7 watts of energy while vibrantly lighting up a tabletop.

an award-winner in design.

Price: $395 – 445 USD

Producer: humanscale

Mogaco boom.

PRand — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:26:43 +0000

Sleek, adaptive canopy.

The boom contemporary sunshade system is a modern alternative to the conventional umbrella and awning. This canopy is ideal for the garden, patio, terrace or any outdoor space where sun or rain protection is required. Suited for use in hotels, restaurants, bars, sports clubs, marinas or domestic homes, the design of the boom canopy sail gives impact and identity to exterior spaces. Freestanding or wall mounted models are available with motorized opening, automatic wind sensor and remote control dimming lights.

Designer: vere isham (uk)
Producer: mogaco

Brave new world lamp.

PRand — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:17:32 +0000

Milan 2009: Brave new world lamp.

Dutch brand Moooi launches new collection at Superstudio in Zona Tortona, including a timber lamp by Welsh designers Fresh West.

Hardcore Finnish design.

PRand — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:42:28 +0000

It’s summer in our hemisphere. Long days. Warm weather. Spending more time outdoors. Here is a innovative product that you make yourself at the beach or on a picnic — the cutlery! What fun!
The cutlery (Do!) and an extension cord (Thrush-In) that stores nicely in its own felt container is designed by Arihiro Miyake. The utensils are fashioned by hand and you also make that fashion statement. The designer labels the cutlery disposable but we propose the environmental statement. Throw them in the dishwasher!.

These are just some of the items found in New York mid-May. The main draw was the International Contemporary Furniture Fair at the Javits Center, but there were many off-site events to go to. One was the Hardcore Finnish Design exhibit featuring 20-plus Finnish designers.

Highlights included pieces from Miyake, Janne Kyttanen, Mikko Laakkonen and Pentagon Design. Kyttanen’s impressive thirty-eight piece chandelier, inspired by growth patterns in palm trees, was created with rapid manufacturing technologies. Laakkonen had several pieces on display including Vege, a set of cast iron pans and the Latva coat rack, modeled after the top branches of a tree. Pentagon Design pushed the boundaries of paint technology, with life-sized animals covered in innovative paints made to mimic textures and encourage interaction with magnetic and chalkboard surfaces.

Other works included glass knives by Noa Bembibre, industrial inspired pillows by Fokus Fabriks, a watch made from the kickstart pinion of an old Harley Davidson by Stepan Sarpaneva and LED desklamps by SAAS Instruments.

do! DIY cutlery designed by Arihiro Mayake.

tiger electric shoe designed by Janne Kittanen

touching tactile surfaces designed by Pentagon Design

veg pans designed by Mikko Laakkonen

hardcore finnish design