Luxblade Rama Mōhio by Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Rama me ngā Taputapu Mārama Competition Category.
RinoRama· 2025
Luxblade Rama Mōhio
by Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie
Client: Functional Form Flock Allies
A' Design Award Rino Winner in Rama Category
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The Design
About Luxblade Rama Mōhio
Ko Luxblade he rama mōhio i hoahoatia mō te whare noho. Ko te wāhanga rama matua, e kīia nei ko te "blade", he rama porotaka kāore he tikanga tawhiti torotoro tuku iho, e mau ana i ngā mataono whakahaere, he pūhiko, me ngā papa LED. Ka taea te tango i te blade me te mau ā-ringa, nā reira ka noho te rama hei mea whai tinana. Ko ngā momo papa whenua me te papa pūtea e tuku ana i ngā puna rama e toru: ngā rama matua, ngā ihu tūāpapa me ngā mowhiti rama. Ko ngā papa pāwhiri kei runga i te blade e whakatika ana i te ahunga o te rama mā ngā nekehanga porotaka, ā, e whakarite ana i te kanapatanga mā ngā nekehanga poutū. Ko tētahi tūāpapa autō e whakahou ana i te hiko o te blade.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Rino
Ko Luxblade Rama Mōhio te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Luxblade Rama Mōhio he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Luxblade Rama Mōhio mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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.
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