Iris Fìtílà Ògiri by Fabian Bolliger is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun Ìmọ́lẹ̀ àti Ẹ̀rọ Ìtànṣán Competition Category.

IdẹÌmọ́lẹ̀· 2024

Iris Fìtílà Ògiri

by Fabian Bolliger

Client: Bolliger Studio

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ìmọ́lẹ̀ Category

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The Design

About Iris Fìtílà Ògiri

Ìdàpọ̀ iṣẹ́-ọnà àti ìṣiṣẹ́ tí ń fani lọ́kàn. Tí a fi ọwọ́ ṣẹ̀dá tí a sì kun pẹ̀lú ìṣojúpọ̀ àti àwọn ohun èlò tó dára jùlọ, ó ń bu ọlá fún ojú ènìyàn àti ẹwà rẹ̀. Nípa ìfihàn rẹ̀ tí ó fẹ́lẹ́fẹ́lẹ́, ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ LED tó ti lọsíwájú, àti àkójọpọ̀ àwọ̀ tí kò lópin tí a lè ṣàyípadà, ó ń yí àwọn ẹnu-ọ̀nà hòtẹ́ẹ̀lì àti ọ́fíìsì padà sí àwọn àyè tí ń wòye tó sì máa ń fi ìrántí tó pẹ́ sílẹ̀ lọ́kàn àwọn àlejò. Nínú ilé, ó di ohun tí ń dá ìfọ̀rọ̀wérọ̀ sílẹ̀ àti ojú àárín-gbùngbùn tó ń tan ìmọ́lẹ̀ láìtaara sí yàrá nínú àwọ̀ tí a fẹ́. Ètò gbígbé kalẹ̀ tí a ṣe àpẹẹrẹ láyàtọ̀ ń ṣe ìdánilójú fífi kalẹ̀ tí ó yára tí ó sì rọrùn.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award

Iris Fìtílà Ògiri jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Iris Fìtílà Ògiri yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Iris Fìtílà Ògiri ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Iris Wall light: a captivating fusion of art and functionality. Crafted with precision and high-quality materials, it celebrates the human eye. Subtle eye portrayal, customizable colors, and advanced LED technology make it versatile. Each handcrafted lamp ensures perfection. Specially designed mounting enables easy installation. Iris creates captivating ambiance in hotels and private spaces. An innovative, high-quality, unique artwork.
Dimensions & Packaging: The Iris wall lamp measures 92cm in diameter and 12cm in depth. The outer shell has a diameter of 92cm, while the inner shell has a diameter of 38cm. Additionally, a version measuring 180cm x 25cm is available. It is crafted from hand-formed aluminum and features a fully painted finish. The suspension system is made of aluminum and steel. The light source consists of an integrated LED strip within the mounting bracket, which can be customized to offer colored lighting options upon request.
Tags: Eye, Lamp, Wall Lamp, Human Eye, Eye Light, Iris
Production Technology: The Iris wall lamp is meticulously handcrafted in my studio. Its form, inspired by a contact lens, is shaped from aluminum to achieve both aesthetics and functionality. With my unique painting technique and the black chrome finishe, it exudes a captivating and distinctive appeal. High-quality LED lighting ensures energy efficiency and adjustable illumination. Effortless installation is ensured through a custom-designed mounting structure.
Design Challenge: Creating custom patterns for the individually shaped aluminum shells was challenging and costly. The light had to be concealed while effectively illuminating the entire lamp. The eye's proportions guided the design, necessitating adjustments to the light placement. The production of the mounting bracket and integrated light source required careful planning and collaboration with skilled professionals.
Research: Capturing the complexity and beauty of the human eye was a challenge, especially with my unique painting technique. The curved shape required multiple shape templates for the painting. Local manufacturing of the shells was difficult due to limited steel pressing expertise. However, the assembly bracket and integrated light source proved to be the most difficult. Finding the optimal position for the light source to illuminate the entire shade without being directly visible was a meticulous task.
Inspiration: Inspired by the captivating beauty and anatomy of the human eye, the Iris project combines art and functionality. Meticulously crafted, the lamp replicates the precise ratio between the iris and pupil, resembling an average human eye. The black chrome finish on the pupil allows for a reflective surface, enabling viewers to see themselves in the part of the eye responsible for vision. This design element adds a philosophical dimension to the artwork, inviting contemplation.
Project Duration: The project commenced in early 2022 in my studio, with initial designs and research focused on design and manufacturing. In April 2023, it made its first public appearance at the Salone del Mobile in Milan.
Operation Flow: The Iris lamp features an integrated LED lighting system that can be wirelessly controlled through a mobile phone or remote control. Users have the freedom to adjust the lighting color, brightness, and choose from a range of lighting modes. This seamless interaction allows for personalized lighting experiences, whether it's creating a soothing atmosphere or setting a dynamic and vibrant ambiance. The control options elevate the overall user experience, providing functionality and versatility.
Image Credits: Fabian Bolliger