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X897 Pl1 Lampa wisząca by Maurice Taylor

X897 Pl1 Lampa wisząca by Maurice Taylor is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Srebrna Nagroda A' Design Award in Wzornictwo Produktów i Opraw Oświetleniowych Competition Category.


SrebrnaOświetlenie· 2021

X897 Pl1 Lampa wisząca

by Maurice Taylor

Client: X897 Furniture Limited

Srebrna Nagroda A' Design Award Winner in Oświetlenie Category

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The Design

About X897 Pl1 Lampa wisząca

X897 PL1 to lampa wisząca w limitowanej edycji, przeznaczona do wnętrz. Projekt inspirowany jest kwiatem wiśni. Lampa wykonana jest z ciętych laserowo, giętych i malowanych proszkowo warstw aluminium, które otaczają żarówkę niczym płatki kwiatu i kierują pozbawione oślepiającego blasku światło ku dołowi. Wymienny filtr światła nadaje warstwom subtelny kolor, podczas gdy światło poniżej pozostaje niezabarwione. Lampa ma 200 mm szerokości, 200 mm głębokości i 300 mm wysokości. Każdemu egzemplarzowi towarzyszy numerowany certyfikat cyfrowy przechowywany w technologii blockchain.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna Nagroda A' Design Award

X897 Pl1 Lampa wisząca to laureat Srebrnej Nagrody A' Design Award, niezwykle prestiżowego wyróżnienia przyznawanego przepięknym, imponującym projektom z najwyższej półki. Laureaci Srebrnej Nagrody to niezwykle błyskotliwe i wyjątkowo twórcze dzieła, które ukazują wybitną wiedzę, talent i przenikliwość ich twórców. X897 Pl1 Lampa wisząca ma być wspaniałym, reprezentacyjnym dziełem, które jest niezwykle profesjonalne i głęboko innowacyjne. Ten projekt nagrodzony Srebrną Nagrodą A' Design Award to bardzo godny uwagi, podziwiany wynalazek, który przynosi korzyści i przesuwa granice sztuki, nauki, designu i technologii. X897 Pl1 Lampa wisząca to dzieło, któremu wielu zazdrości, które budzi pragnienia, wprowadza pozytywne uczucia oraz wzbudza zdumienie i zachwyt.

Behind the Design

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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

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