Sen Lampe by Miwako Tanahashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design d'Éclairage Competition Category.

BronzeÉclairage· 2022

Sen Lampe

by Miwako Tanahashi

Client: Idea Interior Design Office

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Éclairage Category

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The Design

About Sen Lampe

Sen est une lampe portative qui peut être exposée et touchée comme un objet d'art, ajoutant le plaisir du regard à sa fonction de luminaire. sen est composé de deux types de pièces linéaires et d'un anneau fixe. En enveloppant l'ampoule centrale en verre avec la plus petite partie du fil et la plus grande partie, la sensation de profondeur de lumière et d'ombre s'échappant des pièces est soulignée. La gradation de couleurs créée par la méthode spéciale change en fonction de l'angle de vue et de la luminosité. Comme elle est sans fil et portable, elle peut être utilisée comme lampe de chevet ou de table, et peut également être utilisée à l’extérieur.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Sen Lampe est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Sen Lampe est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Sen Lampe satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

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.