This week, we talked about how lighting’s true allure sometimes lies in its effect, not purpose. The above pictured force sensing lamps from designer Kebei Li (as part of his undergraduate thesis) pertains to this more intangible essence of illumination, with the sense of purpose playing a secondary role. The …
In the contemporary state of affairs, lighting is seen as a practical component of any well furnished interior space. However in a more original sense, the essence of lighting lies in its effect, not purpose. The ‘ledwork’ from the eponymous Dutch design team harks back to this purist notion, with …
What about a shot of psychedelic ambiance in your bathing session after a rough day’s work? Well, the Color Changing Shower Head fulfills this groovy quotient with aplomb. Totally eschewing the need for batteries or other power sources, the vibrant lighting effect comes from its embedded LEDs that are activated …
Mushroom in its synthetic embodiment – the visual pattern of the Mush Lamp follows the simplicity of the organic scope, but with a contemporary flair of its own. Designed by Garay Studio, the cordless lighting specimen is about to make its debut at the Salone Del Mobile, from April 8th …
The play of light and shadow has always brought up the more elegant side to various home decor items. The Illuminated Bar Shelves from Chicago-based Armana holds on to this evolved design consideration, albeit with a vibrant flurry of its own. The end result pertains to a superior home bar …
MotoArt has struck once again to give wings to your bed! Well, not quite in a literal sense, but surely the closest thing to the real deal. The California-based studio boasts of expertise in using real aircraft parts for their furniture, and this time around they have went for an …
Lighting solutions come in various shapes and forms, be it in the embodiment of a bomb, or in the bearing of a marine organism. But this time around we are seriously bamboozled by the nifty nature of the Lumio. Envisioned as a portable light, the contrivance is remarkably shaped like …
Origami seems to be the go-to inspiration for many modern home-oriented products. And this time around, the nifty trend is continued with the Lifo Wall lamp, a strikingly minimalist lighting component from Multi Pod studio to complement your contemporary living room decor. Comprising of two projecting arms of unequal lengths, …
Have you ever tried to fathom what drive the legions of passionate DIYers out there to take charge and get their hands dirty? Is it because they have nothing better to do? Or is it knowledge and the satisfying feeling of self-sufficiency that these zealous experimenters crave? Well we are …
Among various home oriented systems, it is the field of lighting that has arguably undergone through the most rampant phase of technological evolution in the recent times. Designs like the sunlight-mimicking Philips HF3520 or the bio-plastic based Winkel w127 would surely support our bold statement. And, now we have the …
