Element Lamp by Jae Choi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Yster in Beligtingsprodukte en -toebehore Ontwerp Competition Category.

YsterBeligting· 2024

Element Lamp

by Jae Choi

A' Design Award in Yster Winner in Beligting Category

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The Design

About Element Lamp

Geïnspireer deur laboratoriumtoerusting, verenig die Element Lamp funksionaliteit met 'n verfynde ontwerpestetika. Dit beskik oor 'n intuïtiewe hoogteverstelling, toeganklik deur 'n eenvoudige draai van 'n knop, saam met 'n swenkskaggeer vir pasgemaakte beligtingshoeke. Hierdie stuk voeg 'n industriële uitstraling by enige ruimte, wat gebruiksgemak in professionele en persoonlike omgewings verseker. As 'n kombinasie van praktikiteit en styl, is dit geskep om by 'n verskeidenheid ruimtes te pas, wat dit 'n veelsydige toevoeging tot uiteenlopende omgewings maak.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Yster

Element Lamp is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster, 'n prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan goeie ontwerpe wat voldoen aan die professionele en industriële vereistes wat van goed ontwerpte skeppings verwag word. Wenners in Yster toon groot vaardigheid, hoë spesialisasie, kundige begrip en die kreatiewe vermoë van hul skeppers. Daar word verwag dat Element Lamp 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde skepping is wat prakties en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Yster gewen het, integreer die beste praktyke in die bedryf en het bekwame tegniese kenmerke gekoppel aan kundigheid en talent. Element Lamp word gerespekteer vir sy deeglikheid en is ontwerp om verbeterings in lewensgehalte te bied wat help om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Drawing inspiration from laboratory tools, the Element lamp merges functionality with an industrial aesthetic. The design allows users to easily adjust its position through a simple knob twist, enabling height control. Additionally, the lamp shade's swivel feature enables angle adjustment, introducing practicality into any setting and ensuring ease of use in both professional and personal spaces.
Dimensions & Packaging: Steel - Width 165 mm x Depth 165 mm x Height 420 mm
Tags: element, clamp, lamp, light, lighting, interior, industrial design
Production Technology: The lamp combines steel components shaped by wire forming, laser-cutting, and metal spinning, with a powder-coated finish for durability. Through iterative testing of prototypes, the final design was refined for both form and function, showcasing the seamless integration of manufacturing techniques.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge in developing the Element lamp involved precise wire forming and laser-cutting alignment. Through closely collaborating with the manufacturing team and iterative testing, we managed to refine the techniques and overcome these obstacles. This process not only allowed us to achieve the lamp's intended form but also enriched the understanding of production technologies.
Research: The research behind the Element lamp explored integrating laboratory equipment functionality into lighting design. The methodology involved iterative design processes and various manufacturing techniques. Prototypes ranged from low to high fidelity for thorough testing. Insights from these experiments led to the final design, focusing on efficiency and ease of use. This project demonstrates how design-inspired research can transform into real-life applications.
Inspiration: The inspiration for the lamp stems from the practicality and simplicity of laboratory equipment such as stands, clamps, and holders. It deeply influences its form, mechanism, and the entire manufacturing process to create a functional and efficient lighting solution.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2022 in Providence, Rhode Island and concluded in February 2023.
Operation Flow: The interaction with the Element lamp is designed for simplicity. By incorporating a knob for height adjustments and a swivel feature for angle modifications, users can customize lighting to their needs easily.
Team Members: Jae Choi
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Mark Johnston, 2022.
Image #2: Photographer Mark Johnston, 2022.
Image #3: Photographer Mark Johnston, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Mark Johnston, 2022.
Image #5: Photographer Mark Johnston, 2022.