Sen Lámpara by Miwako Tanahashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Bronce in Diseño de Productos de Iluminación y Luminarias Competition Category.

BronceIluminación· 2022

Sen Lámpara

by Miwako Tanahashi

Client: Idea Interior Design Office

A' Design Award de Bronce Winner in Iluminación Category

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The Design

About Sen Lámpara

Sen es una lámpara portátil que se puede exhibir y tocar como un objeto de arte, añadiendo el placer de mirar a su función como elemento de iluminación. Sen se compone de dos tipos de piezas lineales y un anillo fijo. Al envolver la bombilla de vidrio central con la parte de alambre más pequeña y la parte más grande, se enfatiza la sensación de profundidad de luz y sombra que se escapa de las partes. La gradación de color creada mediante el método especial cambia según el ángulo de visión y el brillo. Como es inalámbrico y portátil, se puede utilizar como lámpara de noche o de mesa, y también se puede utilizar en exteriores.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Sen Lámpara ha ganado el A' Design Award de Bronce, un reconocimiento sumamente prestigioso concedido a diseños sobresalientes que se distinguen por su creatividad, ingenio y astucia. Los ganadores de Bronce son artefactos ampliamente hábiles y sorprendentemente creativos que acreditan la vasta experiencia, imaginación e ingeniosidad de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Sen Lámpara sea un objeto muy apreciado, admirado y querido, notablemente profesional e innovador. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Bronce incorpora las mejores prácticas del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología, y es excelente por su atención al detalle. Sen Lámpara satisface espléndidamente las necesidades, toca los deseos, encanta los sentimientos y atrae la curiosidad.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: SEN is a lamp that can be placed and enjoyed like a flower or an object in a place where you can relax away from the overly bright modern life. It is a lamp that you can feel attached to, like an object with high added value. By wrapping the central glass bulb with two parts at different angles, light and shadow are softened, giving a sense of depth. The gradation of colors softens the form of the metal outer shell. The color gradation changes depending on the brightness and viewing angle.
Dimensions & Packaging: Stainless steel Width 115mm Depth 115mm Height 176mm
Tags: Lighting, table lamps, cordless lamps, battery lamps
Production Technology: The shape is made by inserting 94 linear parts cut out of a 0.8mm thick stainless steel plate with a width of 1mm into two rings with small holes drilled in each. The highly advanced laser cutting technology enables us to make small and thin parts in precise sizes. The gradation of colors in stainless steel is also a special technique.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was to cut the stainless steel precisely and place it evenly to express the delicate and beautiful form.
Research: I wanted to create a light that could be enjoyed by touching and looking at, so it was important that it be portable, cordless, and palm-sized. By using stainless steel, I was able to keep the shape and simplicity of the product even though the parts are thin and do not lose their shape when touched.
Inspiration: SEN is inspired by the "Chasen" used in the Japanese tea ceremony. I focused on the beautiful form of the traditional utensil, which is functional and lean, yet gives a sense of attachment.
By reconstructing traditional tea utensils with different materials and modern lines, i propose lighting with new added value.
Project Duration: The design was started in Japan in the summer of 2020, and a prototype was made in 2021.
Operation Flow: It is a cordless lamp with LEDs and batteries built into the body, and can be turned on and off with a remote control. You can take it anywhere you like, such as bedside, table, or outdoors, and create a relaxing space there.