X897 Pl1 Viseča svetilka by Maurice Taylor is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje svetil in razsvetljave Competition Category.
SrebrnaRazsvetljava· 2021
X897 Pl1 Viseča svetilka
Client: X897 Furniture Limited
Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Razsvetljava Category
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The Design
About X897 Pl1 Viseča svetilka
X897 PL1 je viseča svetilka v omejeni izdaji za notranje prostore. Zasnova je navdihnjena s cvetom češnje. Svetilka je izdelana iz lasersko rezanih, upognjenih in prašno barvanih aluminijastih plasti, ki ovijajo žarnico kot cvetni listi in usmerjajo svetlobo brez bleščanja navzdol. Snemljiv svetlobni filter obarva plasti z nežno barvo, medtem ko spodnja svetloba ostaja neobarvana. Svetilka meri 200 mm v širino, 200 mm v globino in 300 mm v višino. Vsaka svetilka je opremljena z oštevilčenim digitalnim certifikatom, shranjenim v verigi blokov.
The Recognition
About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award
X897 Pl1 Viseča svetilka je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od X897 Pl1 Viseča svetilka se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. X897 Pl1 Viseča svetilka je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.
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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