Scacco Matto Isibane Esiphathwayo by Francesco Cappuccio

Scacco Matto Isibane Esiphathwayo by Francesco Cappuccio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweeMveliso zokuKhanyisa kunye neZibane Competition Category.

IsilivereUkukhanyisa· 2023

Scacco Matto Isibane Esiphathwayo

by Francesco Cappuccio

Client: Lumera

Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award Winner in Ukukhanyisa Category

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The Design

About Scacco Matto Isibane Esiphathwayo

I-Scacco Matto itsala inkuthazo evela kwintshukumo yoyilo olukhulu lwee-1960s kwaye imema abaphulaphuli ukuba baphonononge kwaye basebenzisane neemilo kunye nokukhanya. Iquka izinto ezintathu eziqhagamshelwe ngozibuthe, isibane esiphathwayo sinokuguqulwa kwimifanekiso eqingqiweyo emihlanu eyahlukeneyo yokukhanya, ukuvuselela umdla omtsha kwindima edlalwa ukukhanya ekuguquleni inkangeleko, imvakalelo, kunye nomoya wamakhaya. Ingasetyenziselwa i-vase, i-sculpture okanye igxininise ukukhanya kwindawo ethile. Iindibaniselwano ezintlanu ezinokubakho zisikhumbuza umdlalo wechess, kungoko igama elithi Scacco Matto, inguqulelo yesiTaliyane yecheckmate.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award

Scacco Matto Isibane Esiphathwayo ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo ngokungaqhelekanga okunikwa imiyilo yomgangatho ophezulu, entle nechukumisayo. Abaphumeleleyo beSilivere ziimveliso ezikhazimlayo kakhulu nezidala kakhulu ezibonisa ubungcali obuphawulekayo, italente nobukrelekrele babayili bazo. Scacco Matto Isibane Esiphathwayo iyathenjwa ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omhle womzekelo, onobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezinzulu. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award yimveliso ebonakalayo kakhulu, ethandwayo enceda kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Scacco Matto Isibane Esiphathwayo yimveliso enomona omkhulu kuyo evusa iinqwenelo, izisa iimvakalelo ezintle kwaye ivuselela ukumangaliswa nokumangala.

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.