Scacco Matto Mwenje Unotakurika by Francesco Cappuccio

Scacco Matto Mwenje Unotakurika by Francesco Cappuccio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award in Zvigadzirwa zveMwenje neZvinoisa Mwenje Competition Category.

SirivhaMwenje· 2023

Scacco Matto Mwenje Unotakurika

by Francesco Cappuccio

Client: Lumera

Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award Winner in Mwenje Category

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The Design

About Scacco Matto Mwenje Unotakurika

Scacco Matto inokweva kurudziro kubva ku1960s radical dhizaini kufamba uye inokoka vateereri kuti vaongorore uye vabatane nemaumbirwo uye chiedza. Inosanganisira zvinhu zvitatu zvakabatana nemagineti, mwenje unotakurika unogona kushandurwa muzvivezwa zvishanu zvakasiyana zvemwenje, kukurudzira kufarira kutsva muchikamu chinoitwa nechiedza mukushandura chitarisiko, manzwire, uye mamiriro edzimba. Inogona kushandiswa sevhasi, chivezwa kana kutarisa chiedza pane imwe nzvimbo. Iwo mashanu masanganiswa anobvira anoyeuchidza chess, saka zita rekuti Scacco Matto, dudziro yeItalian yechekimate.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award

Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Scacco Matto Mwenje Unotakurika, rukudzo rwakakwirira zvikuru runopiwa kumadhizaini epamusoro, anonaka uye anofadza. Vakunda veSirivha mabasa anopenya kwazvo uye ane kugadzira kwakasiyana anoratidza unyanzvi, hunyanzvi hwekusikwa nekungwara kwevagadziri vawo. Scacco Matto Mwenje Unotakurika inotarisirwa kuva basa rinoshamisa, rinotangira vamwe, rine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva zvakadzika. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award chigadzirwa chinoshamisa, chinokudzwa chinobatsira uye chinosundira mberi miganhu yehunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji. Scacco Matto Mwenje Unotakurika chigadzirwa chinoshuvirwa nevazhinji, chinomutsa zvishuvo, chinouya nemanzwiro akanaka uye chinomutsa kushamisika.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: From atmosphere to focused light, three elements are connected by magnets to create five different settings of light. The sculptural piece is designed to inspire a new interest in how light can transform the look, feel, and atmosphere of our homes. With Scacco Matto elements, the user can create an occasional vase or a sculptural dinner light; it encourages audiences to explore and interact with shapes and light.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width mm 116, Depth mm 116, Height mm 281.
Production Technology: The head light will be produced in Aluminum and incorporate leds and a 3.7V 4400mAh-16.28wh usb rechargable battery, suitable for outdoor use (IP 64) . As seen in the last slide, the initial mockup was created in wood.
Design Challenge: To fit a sizable battery 4400mAh and a USB connector for the LED chip within the head. without sacrificing the overall proportions.
Research: The purpose of the project is to "investigate the unexpected and emotional impacts of light at home, from both direct and indirect light.
Inspiration: Taking inspiration from the 1960s radical design movement, the project attempts to blur the boundaries between art and design and encourages audacious investigations of color, texture, and form. The five possible combinations are reminiscent of chess, hence the name Scacco Matto, the Italian translation of checkmate.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2022 in Bangkok
Operation Flow: Five different light sculptures may be created by combining the three pieces with magnets.