Luxblade Isigqi Esikrelekrele ngu-Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Luxblade Isigqi Esikrelekrele olwenziwe ngu-Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2025 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweeMveliso zokuKhanyisa kunye neZibane.

IntsimbiUkukhanyisa· 2025

Luxblade Isigqi Esikrelekrele

ngu Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie

Umxhasi: Functional Form Flock Allies

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ukukhanyisa

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Uyilo

Malunga ne-Luxblade Isigqi Esikrelekrele

I-Luxblade sisigqi esikrelekrele esiyilelwe ukusetyenziswa ezindlwini. Iyunithi enkulu yokukhanya, ebizwa ngokuba yi-blade, sisigqi esijikelezayo esingenayo indlela yendabuko yokujikeleza, esiphathe iitshiphu zokulawula, ibhetri kunye namacwecwe e-LED. I-blade inokususwa kwaye inokuthwalwa ngesandla, ngoko ukukhanya kuba into enokuchukumiseka. Iinguqu zomgangatho kunye nezitafile ngasinye zinikela imithombo emithathu yokukhanya: izibane eziphambili, izigingqi zesiseko kunye nemisesane yokukhanya. Iiplanga zokuchukumisa ku-blade zilungisa icala lokukhanya ngeentshukumo ezijikelezileyo kunye nokuqaqambisa ngeentshukumo eziya phezulu naphantsi. Isiseko sesandulela sirisicha kwakhona i-blade.

Ukuqatshelwa

Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Luxblade Isigqi Esikrelekrele ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Luxblade Isigqi Esikrelekrele iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Luxblade Isigqi Esikrelekrele iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: The Luxblade lighting project introduces a cylindrical lightbulb without a traditional screw in mechanism, featuring advanced internal components like control chips, a battery, and LED panels. Inspired by making light tangible, users can grab and interact with the light. Both floor and desktop lamps have three light sources: main lights, foundation domes, and light rings. Touchpads on the blade let users adjust light direction with circular motions and control brightness with vertical swipes.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Main light unit, the blade: Length 350 mm x Diameter 44 mm
The foundation light dome: Diameter 258mm
Floor lamp height: 1500mm
Desktop lamp height: 1000mm
Iithegi: Tangible light, interactive lighting, smart home integration, touch sensitive controls, detachable light source, home decor, personalized lighting, LED technology, HomeKit, scifi inspired design
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: We managed the design and prototyping process in house using CAD and 3D printing. The main light source, "The Blade," is housed in a durable white acrylic shell, while the base and foundation domes are made from anodized aluminum to ensure stability and add the necessary weight. The advanced LED technology is integrated within this structure, and we developed touch-sensitive controls using capacitive touch sensors. The magnetic charging base was also engineered for seamless docking, and the software was built to integrate with Apple HomeKit for smart home compatibility.
Umngeni Woyilo: The hardest part of designing Luxblade was balancing its sci-fi-inspired aesthetic with practical functionality. Internally, we faced challenges in making light feel tangible while ensuring the product remained user-friendly and not overly futuristic. Externally, we had to address production limitations, such as integrating touch controls and battery technology in a sleek form. Additionally, ensuring compatibility with smart systems like Apple HomeKit while adhering to safety and tech regulations added complexity. Through iterative design and testing, we achieved a functional yet emotionally engaging product.
Uphando: Our research for Luxblade blended functionality with a sense of wonder, inspired by tangible light in science fiction. We designed a light users could physically grab and carry. User feedback helped refine aesthetics, usability, and emotional interaction, resulting in a romantic, hands-on experience seamlessly integrated with smart systems like Apple HomeKit, merging science fiction-inspired design with practical, smart technology for everyday use.
Inkuthazo: The inspiration of this project is the concept of “grabbing” light, transforming it from an intangible element into a physical, interactive experience. The luxblade allows users to hold and carry light, making it feel more personal and portable. By eliminating the traditional screw in mechanism, the design enhances this experience, creating a versatile object that redefines how we interact with light, shifting it from a purely visual element to a tangible, user controlled source.
Ubude Beprojekthi: 2023.11-present. Savannah,Ga, USA and Beijing,China
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: Luxblade has touch controls for adjusting light direction with circular motions and brightness with vertical swipes. The Blade, the main light source, is detachable for portability, and a guiding light on the magnetic dock activates upon removal. The base light also turns on when The Blade is removed, providing continuous lighting that can be controlled via Apple HomeKit or manually for a customizable and seamless experience.
Iipathenti: Patent Pending
Amalungu Eqela: Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Qijun Nie
Designer: Yuqing Xiao
Amagunya Emifanekiso: All pictures are works of the team.