X897 Pl1 Pendelleuchte by Maurice Taylor

X897 Pl1 Pendelleuchte by Maurice Taylor is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Silber in Beleuchtungsdesign Competition Category.

SilberBeleuchtung· 2021

X897 Pl1 Pendelleuchte

by Maurice Taylor

Client: X897 Furniture Limited

A' Design Award in Silber Winner in Beleuchtung Category

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The Design

About X897 Pl1 Pendelleuchte

X897 PL1 ist eine Pendelleuchte in limitierter Auflage für Innenräume. Die Gestaltung ist von der Kirschblüte inspiriert. Die Leuchte besteht aus lasergeschnittenen, gekanteten und pulverbeschichteten Aluminiumlagen, die sich wie Blütenblätter um das Leuchtmittel legen und das Licht blendfrei nach unten lenken. Ein abnehmbarer Lichtfilter färbt die Lagen in einem zarten Farbton ein, während das Licht darunter unverfärbt bleibt. Die Pendelleuchte misst 200 mm in der Breite, 200 mm in der Tiefe und 300 mm in der Höhe. Jede Leuchte wird mit einem nummerierten digitalen Zertifikat geliefert, das auf einer Blockchain hinterlegt ist.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silber

X897 Pl1 Pendelleuchte ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Silber, einer enorm prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, großartige und beeindruckende Spitzendesigns. Silber-Gewinner sind ungemein brillante und äußerst kreative Werke, die die herausragende Expertise, das Talent und den Scharfsinn ihrer Designer veranschaulichen. Von X897 Pl1 Pendelleuchte wird erwartet, dass es ein wunderbares Vorzeigewerk ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und zutiefst innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Silber prämierte Design ist eine höchst bemerkenswerte, bewunderte Erfindung, die den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. X897 Pl1 Pendelleuchte ist eine vielbeneidete Schöpfung, die Wünsche weckt, positive Gefühle vermittelt und Staunen und Verwunderung entfacht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The limited-edition X897 Pendant Light, X897 Furniture's first product was created as a new approach to furniture. By combining physical pendants and blockchain technology the product can be seen more as a collectible or an art object than just another light. This new approach represents a more personal connection between owner and product and opens up the conversation should furniture be approached less seasonal and timeless.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 200 mm x Depth 200 mm x Height 300 mm
Tags: Pendant, Light, Lighting, Design, Interior, Furniture, X897, Home
Production Technology: Aluminum, lasercut, bent, powder-coated
Design Challenge: Translating an initial prototype assembled out of hand-molded Polystyrol into lasered high-precision parts which create an aluminum pendant took a lot of adjustments. From the initial prototype to the finished product all development steps were done in-house. Since X897 is aiming for ecologically responsible manufacturing (short supply distances, parts sourced and produced in Europe), biodegradable packaging, use of as little as possible virgin plastics, socially responsible and inclusive manufacturing in Germany. This added to the overall complexity
but has been embraced as a challenge.
Research: Since this has been the first project that X897 Furniture launched the learning curve for the small team has been steep. The aim from the start has been to create a timeless product that should create value for the user beyond its primary function. Since this combination of product and the digital world allows for a different approach, the research has been divided into two streams - physical: design, electrical regulations, electrical safety, supply chain, manufacturing - and digital: Blockchain, NFT's, digital art.
Inspiration: In Japanese, "Mono no aware" stands for beauty, optimism, departure, and hope, represented by the cherry blossom. The X897 Pendant Light transcends this traditional meaning to our digital age by existing physically as a lighting object and digitally on the blockchain as an NFT. The physical pendant comprises folded aluminum layers that wrap around the light bulb like petals and direct the glare-free light downward. A light filter taints the structure for a subtle coloration that links back to its traditional meaning.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2020 in Germany and was finished in Ireland.
Operation Flow: You can change the mood via light filters. This allows for a subtle color reflection on the wings and an uncolored spotlight down.
Patents: IP/ Maurice Taylor
IP/ Julia Muszynski
Team Members: Maurice Taylor, Julia Muszynski
Image Credits: photo/ Lutz Wolf
photo/ stock.adobe.com