Glacier C Lamp Nenfwd by Jiao Zhao and Ruien Sun

Glacier C Lamp Nenfwd by Jiao Zhao and Ruien Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award in Goleuo Competition Category.

HaearnGoleuo· 2026

Glacier C Lamp Nenfwd

by Jiao Zhao and Ruien Sun

Client: Moorgen

Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award Winner in Goleuo Category

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The Design

About Glacier C Lamp Nenfwd

Lamp nenfwd yw Glacier C a ddyluniwyd ar gyfer mannau byw cyfoes. Mae corff y lamp wedi'i wneud o grisial cwarts naturiol, wedi'i loywi'n fanwl i gadw gwead crai'r garreg. Mae ffrâm aloi alwminiwm fewnol yn cynnal y grisial, tra bod strwythur gwasgaru pwrpasol a modiwlau LED yn lledaenu golau meddal a chyson. Mae'r onglau torri yn atgoffa rhywun o ffurfiau haenog iâ rhewlifol. Mae gwifrau cudd a ffitiadau wedi'u mewnosod yn rhoi golwg arnofiol i'r lamp. Mae system bylu glyfar yn caniatáu golygfeydd goleuo wedi'u rhagosod trwy declyn rheoli o bell neu ap symudol. Mae dau hyd ar gael, 1000 mm a 1200 mm.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award

Mae Glacier C Lamp Nenfwd yn enillydd Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau da sydd yn bodloni'r gofynion proffesiynol a diwydiannol a ddisgwylir gan greadigaethau wedi'u dylunio'n dda. Mae enillwyr Haearn yn dangos medrusrwydd mawr, arbenigedd uchel, dealltwriaeth arbenigol a gallu creadigol eu crewyr. Disgwylir i Glacier C Lamp Nenfwd fod yn greadigaeth uchel ei bri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn ymarferol ac yn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Haearn A' Design Award yn integreiddio arferion gorau'r diwydiant ac mae ganddo nodweddion technegol cymwys wedi'u cysylltu â gwybodaeth ymarferol a dawn. Parchir Glacier C Lamp Nenfwd am ei drylwyredd ac fe'i dyluniwyd i ddarparu gwelliannau ansawdd bywyd sydd yn helpu i wneud y byd yn lle gwell.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This smart ceiling lamp uses natural quartz crystal as the main material for the lamp body. By simulating the interlocking forms and light-transmitting properties of polar ice crystals, it creates rich layers of light and shadow. The levitating installation and minimalist wiring design ensure visual purity and lightness. The smart dimming system is seamlessly integrated, making this lamp both a levitating sculpture of light and shadow and an intelligent companion for daily life.
Dimensions & Packaging: The product comes in two sizes: 1000mm x 80mm x 80mm and 1200mm x 80mm x 80mm.
Tags: Ceiling Lamp, Glacial form, Natural hairy crystal, Concealed wiring, Layered light and shadow
Production Technology: The lamp body is crafted from natural crystal rough stones, selected for quality and finely polished to preserve the natural form and raw texture of the material. An internal aluminum alloy framework ensures stable load-bearing capacity. Light passes through a custom diffusing structure and smart LED modules, delivering uniform and soft illumination. A simplified wiring system, combined with dedicated embedded components, creates a pristine visual effect as if floating in space.
Design Challenge: The core challenge lay in how to imbue the hard, cold crystal with the fluidity of glaciers and a rich interplay of light and shadow. We overcame this through precise experimentation with crystal cutting angles and a multi-layer diffusion structure. Achieving the highly accurate embedded installation required for the floating effect was equally complex; by developing modular embedded components and a tolerance adjustment mechanism, we ultimately ensured the design vision was flawlessly realized.
Research: This study focuses on integrating the form and luminous quality of glaciers into modern home lighting. Using natural crystal glass and multi-layer optics,it addresses the issues of harsh lighting and lack of decorative appeal found in traditional lamps.With minimalist wiring and smart dimming, it delivers a soft, adaptive light source while achieving visual purity. The result is an integrated lighting solution blending natural beauty, emotional ambiance, and smart convenience.
Inspiration: The design of this pendant lamp is inspired by crystal formation. Drawing inspiration from the crystalline structures of glaciers and their visual effect on light refraction, we seek to merge the unique luminosity of natural crystal with modern smart home technology. The material qualities of natural raw crystal resonate with glacial imagery, and its layered interplay of light and shadow offers a lighting solution that brings both natural artistry and minimalist aesthetics to contemporary living spaces.
Project Duration: Designed in Shanghai in December 2024, completed in July 2025.
Operation Flow: The included smart remote allows you to turn on the light with a simple press, initiating a soft, glacier like fade in illumination. Through the dedicated smart app, you can preset lighting scenes for activities like reading or relaxing, or sync the brightness with the natural daylight cycle. The core of its interaction lies in making light adjustment as intuitive as breathing, with technology subtly receding behind its natural texture.
Patents: Moorgen，2025
Team Members: Jiao Zhao
Ruien Sun
Image Credits: Moorgen，2025