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Ori Подова лампа by Lincoln Chen

Ori Подова лампа by Lincoln Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Сребърна награда A' Design Award in Дизайн на осветителни продукти и тела Competition Category.


СреброОсветление· 2025

Ori Подова лампа

by Lincoln Chen

Client: Lincoln Chen

Сребърна награда A' Design Award Winner in Осветление Category

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The Design

About Ori Подова лампа

Ori е подова лампа, вдъхновена от японското оригами, като Ori означава сгъване. Изработена от един-единствен лист рециклируем алуминий, тя се отличава с изчистен и устойчив дизайн без необходимост от заваряване. Горната част е сгъната в обратна посока, за да образува безшевно интегриран абажур. С височина от 35 инча (89 см) и компактна основа, Ori осигурява мека, незаслепяваща светлина, подходяща за четене, като същевременно остава лесна за преместване. Отдалечавайки се от конвенционалните геометрични структури, дизайнът постига изтънчен баланс между функционалност и естетика.

The Recognition

About the Сребърна награда A' Design Award

Ori Подова лампа е носител на Сребърната награда A' Design Award — извънредно престижно признание, присъждано на дизайни от най-висока класа, великолепни и впечатляващи. Сребърните победители са изключително блестящи и крайно творчески творби, които илюстрират изключителната компетентност, талант и проницателност на своите дизайнери. Очаква се Ori Подова лампа да бъде прекрасна, показна творба, забележително професионална и дълбоко иновативна. Този дизайн, спечелил Сребърната награда A' Design Award, е високо забележимо, възхищавано изобретение, което е от полза и разширява границите на изкуството, науката, дизайна и технологиите. Ori Подова лампа е творение, на което мнозина завиждат, което събужда желания, внася положителни чувства и разпалва изумление и възхита.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Ori is a floor lamp inspired by Japanese origami, with “ori” meaning “folding.” Crafted from a single sheet of recyclable aluminum, Ori is minimal and eco-friendly, using no welding and featuring a graceful, reverse-folded top that forms an elegant lampshade. With a compact footprint and 35-inch height, Ori provides ample, glare-free light for reading while being easy to move. Designed to break from conventional geometric styles, it achieves a unique blend of aesthetics and function.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 165mm x Depth 152mm x Height 889mm
Tags
origami, floor lamp, lighting design, lamp,
Production Technology
9 gauge 5052 aluminum alloy. Sheet metal stamping.
Design Challenge
The most challenging aspect of this design was achieving an elegant and minimalist form while minimizing material use and manufacturing complexity. Lincoln needed to ensure that the folded structure provided both stability and production efficiency. External challenges included material selection, production limitations, and optimizing the form for easy transport. Internal challenges involved in-depth research on origami principles and adapting them to metal fabrication.
Research
Lincoln conducted extensive form studies for this project, aiming to create an elegant and minimalist design while using the least amount of material possible. Inspired by origami, he experimented with high-GSM paper to develop the form. By creating models in various shapes and sizes, he arrived at a refined final design. This form optimizes material usage and manufacturing efficiency, is easy to transport, and achieves a balance of simplicity and visual interest.
Inspiration
Lincoln aimed to design a lighting fixture with an elegant and minimalist form that is easy to produce and transport while utilizing a single material whenever possible. Drawing inspiration from Japanese origami, he explored how simple folds could transform a flat sheet of material into a three-dimensional and visually engaging structure.
Project Duration
This project began drafting in September 2024 and is currently in the prototyping phase. The design location for the project is in Pasadena, California.
Operation Flow
Lincoln's design is inspired by Japanese origami. The art of origami, which transforms flat sheets of paper into three-dimensional, full forms, left a deep impression on him. It revealed how a simple medium can be transformed into countless variations using clever techniques. He applied this concept in the design of the Ori floor lamp. With just simple folds, the Ori transforms a single sheet of metal into an elegant lighting fixture.
Team Members
Lincoln Chen
Image Credits
#1: Designer Lincoln Chen, Ori, 2024.
#2: Designer Lincoln Chen, Ori, 2024.
#3: Designer Lincoln Chen, Ori, 2024.
#4: Designer Lincoln Chen, Ori, 2024.
#5: Designer Lincoln Chen, Ori, 2024.

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