X897 Pl1 Lampu Gantung by Maurice Taylor

X897 Pl1 Lampu Gantung by Maurice Taylor is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Produk dan Perlengkapan Pencahayaan Competition Category.

PerakPencahayaan· 2021

X897 Pl1 Lampu Gantung

by Maurice Taylor

Client: X897 Furniture Limited

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Pencahayaan Category

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The Design

About X897 Pl1 Lampu Gantung

X897 PL1 adalah lampu gantung edisi terbatas untuk ruang interior. Desainnya terinspirasi oleh bunga sakura. Lampu gantung ini dibuat dari lapisan aluminium yang dipotong laser, ditekuk, dan dilapisi bubuk (powder coating), yang membungkus bohlam layaknya kelopak bunga serta mengarahkan cahaya bebas silau ke bawah. Filter cahaya yang dapat dilepas memberikan semburat warna lembut pada lapisan-lapisannya, sementara cahaya di bawahnya tetap tanpa warna. Lampu gantung ini berukuran lebar 200 mm, kedalaman 200 mm, dan tinggi 300 mm. Setiap unit lampu disertai sertifikat digital bernomor yang tersimpan pada blockchain.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

X897 Pl1 Lampu Gantung adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas atas yang indah dan mengesankan. Pemenang Perak adalah karya yang sangat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan keahlian, bakat, dan ketajaman luar biasa para desainernya. X897 Pl1 Lampu Gantung diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, etalase keahlian, sangat profesional, dan sangat inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini adalah penemuan yang sangat menonjol dan dikagumi yang bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. X897 Pl1 Lampu Gantung adalah kreasi yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif, dan memercikkan keheranan dan kekaguman.

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