Lumenshift Kukui Hana by Valentino Chow is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hao in Hoʻolālā Lako Paʻakikī, Mea Hana Uila a me Mea Hana Lima Competition Category.

HaoLako Paʻakikī· 2026

Lumenshift Kukui Hana

by Valentino Chow

Client: Techworld Industries Limited

A' Design Award Hao Winner in Lako Paʻakikī Category

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The Design

About Lumenshift Kukui Hana

He kukui hana kaula ʻole ʻo Lumenshift i hoʻolālā ʻia no nā wahi hana ʻoihana. Hāʻawi kekahi ʻōnaehana ʻikeā LED ʻehā me ka mokulele lēne lehulehu i ka mālamalama like ʻole, a koho ʻia nā pae ʻālohilohi ʻekolu a me kahi ʻano ʻanapu hoʻomaopopo ma o ka pihi hoʻokahi. Hiki i ke poʻo ke kaʻawili i 130 kekelē, no laila hiki ke kuhikuhi ʻia ke kukuna me ka hoʻoneʻe ʻole ʻana i ke kumu. Hana ʻia ka hale o waho me ka ABS a me ka PC i hoʻoikaika ʻia no ke kūʻē ʻana i ka hahau a me ka ʻānai, a kākoʻo ka ʻauamo paʻa palupalu i hoʻopili ʻia a me kahi mea kau metala i ka lawelawe ʻana. Holo ka kukui ma kahi kahua pākahi mea hana mana 18V.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Lumenshift Kukui Hana i ka A' Design Award Hao, he ʻike hoʻohanohano i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā maikaʻi e hoʻokō ana i nā koi ʻoihana a ʻoihana hana i manaʻo ʻia mai nā mea hoʻokumu i hana maikaʻi ʻia. Hōʻike nā lanakila Hao i ka mākau nui, ka loea kiʻekiʻe, ka ʻike akamai a me ka hiki hana noʻeau o ka poʻe i hana iā lākou. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Lumenshift Kukui Hana he mea hoʻokumu i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia e pono a hou. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Hao e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka ʻoihana a loaʻa nā ʻano ʻenehana mākaukau i hui pū ʻia me ka ʻike hana a me ka makakoho. Mahalo ʻia ka hoʻolālā Lumenshift Kukui Hana no kona nānā pono a ua hoʻolālā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā hoʻomaikaʻi ola e kōkua ai i ka hana ʻana i ka honua i wahi maikaʻi aku.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design integrates a four led optical system delivering powerful, uniform illumination up to 1500 lumens, housed in a compact and highly durable abs structure. It is 130 degree adjustable head, compatible with an 18V power tools platform, and combined lighting and warning mode distinguish it from conventional work lights. The ergonomic soft grip handle and portable form factor enhance usability in demanding environments.
Dimensions & Packaging: Voltage: 18V power tools compatible platform
LED Output: 22.5W
Brightness: 2000 lm / 1400 lm / 800 lm
Beam Distance: up to 550 yards
Adjustment: 130 degrees swivel
Dimensions: Approx. W 95 mm x D 85 mm x H 165 mm
Features: Metal hanger, soft grip handle, integrated warning mode, ABS reinforced body, portable battery system.
Tags: Adjustable modes, Long range, Emergency strobe
Production Technology: The design utilises precision‑engineered abs and pc for structural durability, reinforced for impact and abrasion resistance. A multi‑lens optical module is integrated to optimise led distribution and thermal performance. The housing follows power tools professional design language through controlled surface transitions, ergonomic contouring, and over‑moulded softgrip zones. Cad development and iterative prototyping ensured mechanical accuracy and production feasibility.
Design Challenge: The key challenge was balancing high light output, compact size, and power tool battery compatibility within strict ergonomic and durability requirements. Achieving uniform optical performance while maintaining a rugged abs structure required multiple design iterations. External constraints such as tool platform geometry, impact-resistance standards, and manufacturing limitations demanded precise engineering to deliver a compact yet powerful, professional-grade lamp.
Research: This applied design research focused on improving portable task lighting with objectives centred on durability, illumination quality, and ergonomic use. Methods included user observation, competitive analysis, and iterative cad modelling. Data was collected through field testing with professional tradespeople. Results indicated demand for longer range illumination, simpler operation, and a rugged housing. These insights guided the development of a compact, high output lamp that enhances productivity and supports real world job site needs.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the robust and unmistakable identity of professional tools defined by clarity, precision and functional strength. Drawing from the brand's blue tint visual language, the concept combines industrial reliability with modern portability. The goal was to create a cordless lamp that embodies professional confidence while addressing real world job site lighting challenges.
Project Duration: 2026, Hong Kong
Operation Flow: This design is activated through a single multifunction switch for quick mode selection, allowing seamless transition between three brightness levels and a warning flash mode. The 130 degrees swivel head enables precise beam positioning without moving the base. Its ergonomic soft grip handle enhances control, while power tool battery compatibility allows effortless power exchange, improving workflow efficiency across varied job site scenarios.
Patents: Valentino chow
Team Members: Valentino chow
Image Credits: Valentino chow