Silver Lining Malamalama Siosiomaga by Deval Ambani

Silver Lining Malamalama Siosiomaga by Deval Ambani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Uʻamea in Mamanu Malamalama Competition Category.

UʻameaMalamalama· 2025

Silver Lining Malamalama Siosiomaga

by Deval Ambani

Client: Obliq

A' Design Award Uʻamea Winner in Malamalama Category

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The Design

About Silver Lining Malamalama Siosiomaga

O le Silver Lining chandelier e fa'ailoa mai ai se fofo malamalama fa'aonaponei ma le manaia, ua mamanuina e fa'aleleia ai nofoaga faigaluega ma'afa. Ua gaosia mai fasi acrylic e sefulu ma le tolu ua tipiina ma le sa'o, e pu'eina ai ma fa'asalalau le malamalama e fai ai se siosiomaga pupula ma fa'amalosi le loto. E fua 27.5 inisi i le 51.5 inisi, o lona foliga fa'amama e fetufaa'i lelei ma le matagofie o tulaga faigaluega tulimanu. O lenei mea fa'apitoa e suia lona siosiomaga, e fa'atupuina ai se siosiomaga fa'apolofesa ae fa'aola'ola le mafaufau. E ala i le tu'ufa'atasia o le matagofie fa'aonaponei ma le pupula o lona aoga, e fa'aleleia ai le foafoa ma le fa'ataunuuga o galuega.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Silver Lining Malamalama Siosiomaga, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina Silver Lining Malamalama Siosiomaga e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai Silver Lining Malamalama Siosiomaga ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Silver Lining Chandelier is a sculptural lighting piece designed to symbolize optimism with clean lines and minimal decoration. Unique in its use of 13 precision cut acrylic pieces, it diffuses light dynamically, creating an effect where the source remains undetectable. Blending artistry with function, it is lightweight, low maintenance, and enhances ambiance. A dimmable option adds versatility, making it adaptable to various moods and settings—an entirely new approach to lighting design.
Dimensions & Packaging: The Silver Lining Chandelier measures 700mm (W) x 1300mm (D) x 310mm (H), composed of 13 CNC-cut 12mm transparent acrylic sheets with 8W LED strip lights in each piece. Precision-engineered for optimal light diffusion, its modular design enhances refraction and shadow play. The lightweight structure ensures easy installation and maintenance. Inspired by parametric design principles, it seamlessly integrates angular aesthetics with advanced lighting techniques. The transformer is concealed in the ceiling.
Tags: chandelier, light, office light, conceptual light, customisation, acrylic light, besoke light, contemporary, minmalistic
Production Technology: The Silver Lining Chandelier is made from CNC-cut 12mm transparent acrylic sheets with 8W LED strip light in each piece. It is designed for optimal light diffusion. The 13 modular parts enhance refraction and shadow play. This creates a dynamic visual effect. The light source remains completely undetectable. The lightweight structure allows easy installation. It also requires minimal maintenance. Inspired by parametric design, it blends sharp aesthetics with advanced lighting techniques.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was to create a chandelier that would look formal and not decorative, as it was in an office setup. Also making it conceptually strong. From a production point, I did not want the LED light dots to be visible. So we brainstormed to resolve the issue.
Research: Type of Research: Qualitative, focusing on understanding the client’s business and culture.
Research Objectives: To create a positive, functional workspace that reflects transparency.
Methodology: Client interviews, material experimentation, and prototype testing.
Data Collection: Discussions, observations, and mockups.
Results: Acrylic was chosen for its transparency and aesthetic.
Impact: Improved employee morale and client trust, showcasing how design affects business and society.
Inspiration: Inspired by the saying, "Every cloud has a silver lining," this chandelier is a symbol of optimism in high-pressure work environments. Every organization experiences ups and downs, but the key is to stay positive. This elegant piece serves as a constant reminder of resilience and hope. Its layered design mirrors the formation of clouds, capturing the beauty of nature’s own way of illustrating this timeless concept.
Project Duration: The project started in Dec 2022 and finished in feb 2023.
Operation Flow: The Silver Lining Chandelier operates with a switch, activating strategically placed led modules for uniform illumination. The 13 cnc-cut acrylic sheets interact with light, creating dynamic refractions and layered shadows. Its modular composition allows seamless integration into various interiors. The chandelier creates warmth, fills the room with positivity, and serves as a conversation starter, enhancing spatial aesthetics and professional ambiance.
Team Members: Designer: Deval Ambani
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer: Deval Ambani / Creator: Deval Ambani,
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