Scacco Matto Lucerna Portatilis by Francesco Cappuccio

Scacco Matto Lucerna Portatilis by Francesco Cappuccio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Designatio Luminarium Competition Category.

ArgentumLuminaria· 2023

Scacco Matto Lucerna Portatilis

by Francesco Cappuccio

Client: Lumera

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Luminaria Category

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The Design

About Scacco Matto Lucerna Portatilis

Scacco Matto inspirationem trahit ab annis 1960 radicitus consilii motus et auditores invitat ad explorandum ac penitus cum figuris et lumine. Facere tria elementa magnetice connexa, lucerna portatilis in quinque sculpturas varias transformari potest, ut novum studium in munere inspirare ludit in transformando aspectum, sensum et atmosphaeram domorum. Adhiberi potest ut vas, sculptura vel ut luceant in aliqua area. Quinque combinationes possibilium similes latrunculorum sunt, unde nomen Scacco Matto, translatio italica chemica.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Scacco Matto Lucerna Portatilis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Scacco Matto Lucerna Portatilis opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Scacco Matto Lucerna Portatilis creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: From atmosphere to focused light, three elements are connected by magnets to create five different settings of light. The sculptural piece is designed to inspire a new interest in how light can transform the look, feel, and atmosphere of our homes. With Scacco Matto elements, the user can create an occasional vase or a sculptural dinner light; it encourages audiences to explore and interact with shapes and light.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width mm 116, Depth mm 116, Height mm 281.
Production Technology: The head light will be produced in Aluminum and incorporate leds and a 3.7V 4400mAh-16.28wh usb rechargable battery, suitable for outdoor use (IP 64) . As seen in the last slide, the initial mockup was created in wood.
Design Challenge: To fit a sizable battery 4400mAh and a USB connector for the LED chip within the head. without sacrificing the overall proportions.
Research: The purpose of the project is to "investigate the unexpected and emotional impacts of light at home, from both direct and indirect light.
Inspiration: Taking inspiration from the 1960s radical design movement, the project attempts to blur the boundaries between art and design and encourages audacious investigations of color, texture, and form. The five possible combinations are reminiscent of chess, hence the name Scacco Matto, the Italian translation of checkmate.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2022 in Bangkok
Operation Flow: Five different light sculptures may be created by combining the three pieces with magnets.