Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Goes to Lumin Wave Pendant by Esma Nur Aydin
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Esma Nur Aydin for lighting products and fixtures design
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Lumin Wave Pendant by Esma Nur Aydin, designed for Farkoon, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Lumin Wave Pendant
Lumin Wave is a pendant lamp designed for contemporary interiors. The vertical form is inspired by the visual rhythm of sound waves. A spiral mesh diffuser softens light dispersion and adds spatial depth. Brushed aluminium and wood are combined for visual balance. The wooden body is CNC machined, and the metal details are laser cut. The wave form was developed through parametric modelling. Integrated LED modules give even illumination, and the light colour and brightness can be adjusted. The lamp measures 1800 mm in length and 100 mm in diameter.
About Esma Nur Aydin
Esma Nur Aydın is an industrial designer based in Istanbul with an academic background in both physics and industrial design. Her multidisciplinary education supports a process-oriented approach to product development. She has experience working across various domains including lighting, transportation, and user-centered research. Her design practice integrates analytical thinking with creative problem-solving to develop practical and meaningful solutions. Her work is grounded in exploring how design intersects with everyday experiences and human behavior.
Award Record
This recognition makes Esma Nur Aydin a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Award
The A' Lighting Design Award is an international lighting design competition recognizing good lighting designs by best lighting designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to lighting designers, lighting architects, industrial design studios and lighting product manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, table lamps, floor lamps and outdoor lights. Awarded lighting designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/lighting
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/171482
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/171482
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!171482
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/359698
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Lumin Wave Pendant
- Function
- Pendant
- Category
- Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Ghost White, Gainsboro, Dim Gray, Dark Gray and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Farkoon
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Esma Nur Aydin
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #171482
Credits
- Team
- Esma Nur Aydın, Berfin Budak and Gizem Tarakcı
- Image Credits
- LTS Lighting brand product designer Esma Nur Aydın, 2025; LTS Lighting brand interior architect Berfin Budak, 2025
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Lumin Wave is a vertically structured pendant lamp inspired by acoustic waveforms. Its spiral mesh diffuser enhances spatial depth while softening light dispersion. The combination of brushed aluminum and wood ensures visual balance. Integrated LED technology offers energy efficiency and durability, making the design both a sculptural centerpiece and a functional lighting solution.
- Inspiration
- This design was inspired by the visual rhythm of sound waves, reflecting the interplay between light and form. Motivated by the belief that lighting can serve as both a functional and artistic medium, I explored innovative approaches to material use and production methods. My background in industrial design guided the integration of aesthetics and engineering to enhance spatial perception through sensory experience.
- Research
- This design is an innovative lighting element that combines aesthetics and functionality. Created using natural materials and parametric forms, it enhances spatial perception while providing a warm and inviting ambiance. The research process focused on user experience, resulting in an optimized design in terms of ergonomics and light distribution. Adaptable to modern interiors, this piece introduces a fresh perspective to the lighting industry.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge in this design process was balancing aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability. Creating a seamless parametric form while ensuring structural integrity and efficient light distribution required extensive prototyping and testing. Limited material options and sustainable production constraints added complexity. Additionally, adapting the design to evolving lighting technology and regulatory standards demanded continuous refinement. Overcoming these challenges led to an innovative, user-centered lighting solution that redefines spatial ambiance.
- Realization and Technology
- The design was crafted using CNC-machined wooden bodies and laser-cut metal details. Light modules were integrated with specialized optical elements for diffusion and directional optimization. The wave form was generated through parametric modeling techniques, ensuring precision in manufacturing. High-efficiency LED technology was optimized for thermal management and longevity. Material selection prioritized aesthetics, durability, and sustainability, balancing functionality with an innovative visual language.
- Operation and Interaction
- This lighting design is an innovative solution that adds a warm atmosphere to the space by being suspended from the ceiling. The wave-shaped details enrich the light distribution, while the integrated LED modules provide a homogeneous and eye-friendly illumination. Users can adjust the light color and brightness to create different ambiances. Thanks to its high-quality materials and energy-efficient structure, it offers a long-lasting and sustainable lighting experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The design process of Lumin Wave started in March 2025 and was completed in April 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Specifications
- The Lumin Wave features a sleek, elongated cylindrical form measuring 1800 mm in length with a diameter of 100 mm. Its slim profile ensures even light distribution while maintaining an elegant, floating appearance. The structure is crafted from high-quality wood, offering both warmth and visual refinement. Precision engineering and integrated lighting technology allow the piece to function as both a sculptural object and an efficient illumination solution.
- Keywords
- Pendant lamp, sculptural lighting, ambient lighting, modern lighting, mesh diffuser, contemporary design, vertical lamp, minimal lighting, Lumin Wave, interior lighting, architectural lighting
