Iris Oriọna Mgbidi by Fabian Bolliger is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ngwaahịa Ìhè na Ihe E Kwụnyere Competition Category.

BronzÌhè· 2024

Iris Oriọna Mgbidi

by Fabian Bolliger

Client: Bolliger Studio

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ìhè Category

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The Design

About Iris Oriọna Mgbidi

Njikọta nka na ọrụ bara uru nke na-adọrọ mmasị. Ejiri aka rụọ ya ma see ya nke ọma site n'iji ihe ndị dị elu, ọ na-asọpụrụ anya mmadụ na ịma mma ya. Site n'ụdị ngosipụta ya dị nwayọọ, teknụzụ LED dị elu, na agba dị iche iche enweghị njedebe a pụrụ ịhazi, ọ na-eme ka ebe nnabata ụlọ nkwari akụ na ụlọ ọrụ ghọọ oghere mara mma nke na-ahapụ mmetụta na-adịgide adịgide n'obi ndị ọbịa. N'ụlọ, ọ na-abụ ihe na-amalite mkparịta ụka na isi ihe a na-ele anya nke na-enye ìhè n'ụzọ nwayọọ n'ime ọnụ ụlọ ọ bụla n'agba ahọpụtara. Usoro ịkwụnye ya pụrụ iche na-eme ka ọrụ ịrụnye ya dị mfe na ngwa ngwa.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Iris Oriọna Mgbidi meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Iris Oriọna Mgbidi ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Iris Oriọna Mgbidi na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Iris Wall light: a captivating fusion of art and functionality. Crafted with precision and high-quality materials, it celebrates the human eye. Subtle eye portrayal, customizable colors, and advanced LED technology make it versatile. Each handcrafted lamp ensures perfection. Specially designed mounting enables easy installation. Iris creates captivating ambiance in hotels and private spaces. An innovative, high-quality, unique artwork.
Dimensions & Packaging: The Iris wall lamp measures 92cm in diameter and 12cm in depth. The outer shell has a diameter of 92cm, while the inner shell has a diameter of 38cm. Additionally, a version measuring 180cm x 25cm is available. It is crafted from hand-formed aluminum and features a fully painted finish. The suspension system is made of aluminum and steel. The light source consists of an integrated LED strip within the mounting bracket, which can be customized to offer colored lighting options upon request.
Tags: Eye, Lamp, Wall Lamp, Human Eye, Eye Light, Iris
Production Technology: The Iris wall lamp is meticulously handcrafted in my studio. Its form, inspired by a contact lens, is shaped from aluminum to achieve both aesthetics and functionality. With my unique painting technique and the black chrome finishe, it exudes a captivating and distinctive appeal. High-quality LED lighting ensures energy efficiency and adjustable illumination. Effortless installation is ensured through a custom-designed mounting structure.
Design Challenge: Creating custom patterns for the individually shaped aluminum shells was challenging and costly. The light had to be concealed while effectively illuminating the entire lamp. The eye's proportions guided the design, necessitating adjustments to the light placement. The production of the mounting bracket and integrated light source required careful planning and collaboration with skilled professionals.
Research: Capturing the complexity and beauty of the human eye was a challenge, especially with my unique painting technique. The curved shape required multiple shape templates for the painting. Local manufacturing of the shells was difficult due to limited steel pressing expertise. However, the assembly bracket and integrated light source proved to be the most difficult. Finding the optimal position for the light source to illuminate the entire shade without being directly visible was a meticulous task.
Inspiration: Inspired by the captivating beauty and anatomy of the human eye, the Iris project combines art and functionality. Meticulously crafted, the lamp replicates the precise ratio between the iris and pupil, resembling an average human eye. The black chrome finish on the pupil allows for a reflective surface, enabling viewers to see themselves in the part of the eye responsible for vision. This design element adds a philosophical dimension to the artwork, inviting contemplation.
Project Duration: The project commenced in early 2022 in my studio, with initial designs and research focused on design and manufacturing. In April 2023, it made its first public appearance at the Salone del Mobile in Milan.
Operation Flow: The Iris lamp features an integrated LED lighting system that can be wirelessly controlled through a mobile phone or remote control. Users have the freedom to adjust the lighting color, brightness, and choose from a range of lighting modes. This seamless interaction allows for personalized lighting experiences, whether it's creating a soothing atmosphere or setting a dynamic and vibrant ambiance. The control options elevate the overall user experience, providing functionality and versatility.
Image Credits: Fabian Bolliger