Orbita Verlichtingsarmatuur by Ignacio M. Todeschini and Ignacio Noel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Goud in Verlichtingsproducten en Armatuurontwerp Competition Category.
GoudVerlichting· 2025
Orbita Verlichtingsarmatuur
by Ignacio M. Todeschini and Ignacio Noel
Client: IWish
A' Design Award in Goud Winner in Verlichting Category
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The Design
About Orbita Verlichtingsarmatuur
Orbita wordt gepresenteerd als een verlichtingsontwerp waarbij licht wordt geherinterpreteerd als een dynamische en evoluerende aanwezigheid. Hemelse cycli worden gecombineerd met geavanceerde technologie. Het gepatenteerde ultramat materiaal en het oneindige rotatiesysteem maken tactiele interactie en eenvoudige personalisatie mogelijk. De lamp past zich aan verschillende ruimtes en momenten aan. Het is minimalistisch in vorm maar expressief in karakter. Verlichting wordt getransformeerd tot een ervaring, waardoor een blijvende verbinding ontstaat tussen innovatie, ontwerp en menselijke waarneming. Het is ontworpen in Argentinië en geproduceerd met Italiaanse materialen en precisietechniek.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Goud
Orbita Verlichtingsarmatuur is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Goud, een immens prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan eersteklas, schitterende en uitmuntende ontwerpen. Winnaars in Goud zijn uiterst innovatieve, zeer visionaire en glamoureus verblindende creaties die het genie, de wijsheid en de bekwaamheid van hun ontwerpers weerspiegelen. Orbita Verlichtingsarmatuur wordt verwacht een zeer geprezen, trendzettende en monumentale uitvinding te zijn die ongekende waarde levert. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Goud heeft gewonnen, is een spectaculair, gerespecteerd project dat enorm baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Orbita Verlichtingsarmatuur wekt intense gevoelens van verlangen, roept passie op, moedigt creativiteit aan en fascineert ons.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Orbita merges a patented ultra-matte material with infinite rotation. It redefines light through minimalism, tactile interaction, and personalization: orbiting innovation and timeless design. The core of the project was to allow the user to be part of the transformation of light. Incorporating an innovative infinite rotation system that allows for light customization at different times of the day and across various usage scenarios. Argentine design, with materials and machinery made in Italy.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Each component is designed and manufactured in Argentina using 95% patented Italian anti-glare material, featuring heat-activated scratch self-regeneration, fingerprint resistance, and an ultra-soft touch. This material is composed of 70% paper, advanced acrylic resins, and proprietary technologies, treated with electron beam curing for enhanced color stability and durability.
Dimensions
Diameter: 250 mm
Length: 1250 mm
Screen thickness: 1.8 mm
Central ring thickness: 20 mm - Tags
- Orbita, industrial design, lighting, timeless, Ignacio Noel, circadian lighting, minimalism, tactile interaction, innovation, Ignacio Martinez Todeschini, Argentine manufacturing, international market.
- Production Technology
- CNC machining using made-in-Italy equipment for the central ring and screen contour. The central pieces are made entirely from production leftovers of kitchen countertops. The indirect light screen undergoes steam bending and a pressure system utilizing a specially developed mold for this product. Laser cutting is used for the aluminum infinite rail, along with a rotating contact piece that moves along it. Laser cutting is also applied to opal acrylic for the anti-glare diffuser. Both the screen bending and the assembly process are done manually, ensuring perfect material integration and optimal connectivity between parts. More than 25 distinct components, specifically designed and manufactured for this lamp, are used in its construction.
- Design Challenge
- Achieving Orbita in Argentina was the most challenging part of this design project. FENIX, a material very new in the country, has few suppliers with the expertise to work with it. Additionally, the national market is not inclined to invest in high-end products, making Orbita a strong commitment to the international market. Adapting this innovative material, primarily developed for other applications, to a lighting product was a huge but exciting challenge.
- Research
- For Orbita's development, exploratory research was conducted, analyzing astronomy, orbital movements, and light-form interaction. Advanced materials were studied, focusing on ultra-matte surfaces and circadian lighting technologies.
Through descriptive research, material properties and manufacturing processes were assessed, determining that CNC machining and steam bending would ensure precision and fluidity. This approach allowed integrating technological innovation with a minimalist and tactile aesthetic. - Inspiration
- Inspired by celestial cycles, orbital movements, and the sun's circadian rhythm. An opportunity to enhance the user's quality of life was identified by allowing them to customize their lighting according to different times of the day and specific uses. The high-tech material, with its unique technical properties, presented both a challenge and a strong source of inspiration. The pursuit of highlighting the material's attributes became an intrinsic part of the design process.
- Project Duration
- The project began in December 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was completed in February 2025 in the same city, prior to being exhibited at SaloneSatellite, Salone del Mobile Milano, and various locations during Milan Design Week.
- Operation Flow
- The object is designed for manual adjustment, allowing the user to interact with and direct the light as desired. One hand grips the central ring to stabilize the fixture, while the other adjusts the shade, creating rotation. The primary lighting effect is indirect illumination.
- Patents
- Trademark No. 4455247. INPI. 2025. Argentina. Ignacio Martin Noel 100%
- Team Members
- Ignacio Martinez Todeschini
Ignacio Noel - Image Credits
- Photographer: Anabella Castro
Illustrations: Ignacio Martinez Todeschini
Video rendering: Federico Chama
Video: Anabella Castro
Industrial designer: Ignacio Martinez Todeschini
Design director: Ignacio Noel
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