X897 Pl1 Lum en Suspension by Maurice Taylor

X897 Pl1 Lum en Suspension by Maurice Taylor is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award d'Argent in Esclairatge Competition Category.

ArgentEsclairatge· 2021

X897 Pl1 Lum en Suspension

by Maurice Taylor

Client: X897 Furniture Limited

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Esclairatge Category

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The Design

About X897 Pl1 Lum en Suspension

X897 PL1 es un lum en suspension en edicion limitada per los espacis interiors. Lo design s'inspira de la flor de cerièr. La suspension es facha de coijas d'aluminium talhadas al laser, corbadas e revestidas de poussa que s'enròtlan a l'entorn de l'ampola coma de petals e dirigisson una lutz sens esludi cap aval. Un filtre de lutz amovible tinta las coijas d'una color subtila, dab la lutz per dejós que demòra sens color. La suspension fa 200 mm de largor, 200 mm de prigondor e 300 mm de nautor. Cada lum es apariat amb un certificat digital numerotat gardat sus una blockchain.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

X897 Pl1 Lum en Suspension a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award d'Argent, una reconeissença extraordinàriament prestigiosa acordada a de designs d'ort de gamma, esplendids e impressionants. Los ganhaires de l'Argent son d'òbras terriblament brilhantas e extrèmament creativas que illustran l'experiéncia, lo talent e la finessa excepcionals de lors designers. S'espèra que X897 Pl1 Lum en Suspension siá una òbra meravilhosa e de referéncia, notablament professionala e prigondament innovanta. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award d'Argent es una invencion fòrça notabla e admirada, que fa un ben e fa avançar las frontièras de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia. X897 Pl1 Lum en Suspension es una creacion immensament envejada que desrevelha de desirs, aduch de sentiments positius e fa néisser l'estonament e l'esmaiment.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The limited-edition X897 Pendant Light, X897 Furniture's first product was created as a new approach to furniture. By combining physical pendants and blockchain technology the product can be seen more as a collectible or an art object than just another light. This new approach represents a more personal connection between owner and product and opens up the conversation should furniture be approached less seasonal and timeless.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 200 mm x Depth 200 mm x Height 300 mm
Tags: Pendant, Light, Lighting, Design, Interior, Furniture, X897, Home
Production Technology: Aluminum, lasercut, bent, powder-coated
Design Challenge: Translating an initial prototype assembled out of hand-molded Polystyrol into lasered high-precision parts which create an aluminum pendant took a lot of adjustments. From the initial prototype to the finished product all development steps were done in-house. Since X897 is aiming for ecologically responsible manufacturing (short supply distances, parts sourced and produced in Europe), biodegradable packaging, use of as little as possible virgin plastics, socially responsible and inclusive manufacturing in Germany. This added to the overall complexity
but has been embraced as a challenge.
Research: Since this has been the first project that X897 Furniture launched the learning curve for the small team has been steep. The aim from the start has been to create a timeless product that should create value for the user beyond its primary function. Since this combination of product and the digital world allows for a different approach, the research has been divided into two streams - physical: design, electrical regulations, electrical safety, supply chain, manufacturing - and digital: Blockchain, NFT's, digital art.
Inspiration: In Japanese, "Mono no aware" stands for beauty, optimism, departure, and hope, represented by the cherry blossom. The X897 Pendant Light transcends this traditional meaning to our digital age by existing physically as a lighting object and digitally on the blockchain as an NFT. The physical pendant comprises folded aluminum layers that wrap around the light bulb like petals and direct the glare-free light downward. A light filter taints the structure for a subtle coloration that links back to its traditional meaning.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2020 in Germany and was finished in Ireland.
Operation Flow: You can change the mood via light filters. This allows for a subtle color reflection on the wings and an uncolored spotlight down.
Patents: IP/ Maurice Taylor
IP/ Julia Muszynski
Team Members: Maurice Taylor, Julia Muszynski
Image Credits: photo/ Lutz Wolf
photo/ stock.adobe.com