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Element Lampa by Jae Choi

Element Lampa by Jae Choi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Železná cena A' Design Award in Osvětlení Competition Category.


ŽelezoOsvětlení· 2024

Element Lampa

by Jae Choi

Železná cena A' Design Award Winner in Osvětlení Category

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The Design

About Element Lampa

Inspirována laboratorním vybavením, lampa Element kombinuje funkcionalitu s vytříbenou designovou estetikou. Nabízí intuitivní nastavení výšky pomocí jednoduchého otočení knoflíku a otočné stínidlo pro přizpůsobení úhlů osvětlení. Vnáší nádech industriálního vzhledu do jakéhokoliv prostředí, přičemž zajišťuje snadné použití v profesionálním i osobním prostředí. Jako spojení praktičnosti a stylu je navržena tak, aby zapadla do různých prostorů, což z ní činí všestranný doplněk pro rozmanitá prostředí.

The Recognition

About the Železná cena A' Design Award

Element Lampa je vítězem Železné ceny A' Design Award, prestižního uznání udělovaného dobrým designům, které splňují profesní a průmyslové požadavky očekávané od dobře navržených výtvorů. Železní vítězové prokazují velké dovednosti, vysokou specializaci, odborné porozumění a tvůrčí kapacitu svých tvůrců. Očekává se, že Element Lampa bude vysoce ceněným, obdivovaným a oblíbeným výtvorem, který je praktický a inovativní. Tento design, který získal Železnou cenu A' Design Award, integruje osvědčené postupy odvětví a má kompetentní technické vlastnosti spojené s know-how a talentem. Element Lampa je vážen pro svou důkladnost a je navržen tak, aby poskytoval zlepšení kvality života, která pomáhají činit svět lepším místem.

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.

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