Luxblade Oru Isi: Oriọna Nka by Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie

Luxblade Oru Isi: Oriọna Nka by Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ngwaahịa Ìhè na Ihe E Kwụnyere Competition Category.

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Luxblade Oru Isi: Oriọna Nka

by Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie

Client: Functional Form Flock Allies

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

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The Design

About Luxblade Oru Isi: Oriọna Nka

Ederede Akwụkwọ: Luxblade bụ oriọna nka e mere maka ojiji n'ụlọ. Ngwa ìhè bụ isi, nke a na-akpọ "blade", bụ oriọna dị okirikiri nke na-enweghị usoro njikọ ntozu ọdịnala, nke na-ejide microchip mmekọrịta, batrị na mbadamba LED. Enwere ike ịwepụta blade ahụ ma jiri ya n'aka, si otú a mee ka ìhè ghọọ ihe a pụrụ imetụ aka na ya n'ezie. Ụdị e hiwere n'ala na nke dabere na tebụl nwere isi ihe atọ ọ bụla na-enye ìhè: isi ọkụ, ukwu ntọala na mgbanaka ìhè. Pedị mmetụ dị na blade na-eme ka e wee gbanwee ebe ìhè na-eche site na mgbanwe okirikiri na akwụkwọ ntụgharị elu na ala, ma na-eme ka e wee gbanwee ọdịmma ìhè site na iyi aka ka o si n'elu ruo n'ala. Ntọala na-eji mgnetik na-emeghachi ike na blade ahụ.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Luxblade Oru Isi: Oriọna Nka meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na Luxblade Oru Isi: Oriọna Nka ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ Luxblade Oru Isi: Oriọna Nka maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The Luxblade lighting project introduces a cylindrical lightbulb without a traditional screw in mechanism, featuring advanced internal components like control chips, a battery, and LED panels. Inspired by making light tangible, users can grab and interact with the light. Both floor and desktop lamps have three light sources: main lights, foundation domes, and light rings. Touchpads on the blade let users adjust light direction with circular motions and control brightness with vertical swipes.
Dimensions & Packaging: Main light unit, the blade: Length 350 mm x Diameter 44 mm
The foundation light dome: Diameter 258mm
Floor lamp height: 1500mm
Desktop lamp height: 1000mm
Tags: Tangible light, interactive lighting, smart home integration, touch sensitive controls, detachable light source, home decor, personalized lighting, LED technology, HomeKit, scifi inspired design
Production Technology: We managed the design and prototyping process in house using CAD and 3D printing. The main light source, "The Blade," is housed in a durable white acrylic shell, while the base and foundation domes are made from anodized aluminum to ensure stability and add the necessary weight. The advanced LED technology is integrated within this structure, and we developed touch-sensitive controls using capacitive touch sensors. The magnetic charging base was also engineered for seamless docking, and the software was built to integrate with Apple HomeKit for smart home compatibility.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of designing Luxblade was balancing its sci-fi-inspired aesthetic with practical functionality. Internally, we faced challenges in making light feel tangible while ensuring the product remained user-friendly and not overly futuristic. Externally, we had to address production limitations, such as integrating touch controls and battery technology in a sleek form. Additionally, ensuring compatibility with smart systems like Apple HomeKit while adhering to safety and tech regulations added complexity. Through iterative design and testing, we achieved a functional yet emotionally engaging product.
Research: Our research for Luxblade blended functionality with a sense of wonder, inspired by tangible light in science fiction. We designed a light users could physically grab and carry. User feedback helped refine aesthetics, usability, and emotional interaction, resulting in a romantic, hands-on experience seamlessly integrated with smart systems like Apple HomeKit, merging science fiction-inspired design with practical, smart technology for everyday use.
Inspiration: The inspiration of this project is the concept of “grabbing” light, transforming it from an intangible element into a physical, interactive experience. The luxblade allows users to hold and carry light, making it feel more personal and portable. By eliminating the traditional screw in mechanism, the design enhances this experience, creating a versatile object that redefines how we interact with light, shifting it from a purely visual element to a tangible, user controlled source.
Project Duration: 2023.11-present. Savannah,Ga, USA and Beijing,China
Operation Flow: Luxblade has touch controls for adjusting light direction with circular motions and brightness with vertical swipes. The Blade, the main light source, is detachable for portability, and a guiding light on the magnetic dock activates upon removal. The base light also turns on when The Blade is removed, providing continuous lighting that can be controlled via Apple HomeKit or manually for a customizable and seamless experience.
Patents: Patent Pending
Team Members: Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Qijun Nie
Designer: Yuqing Xiao
Image Credits: All pictures are works of the team.