Silver Lining Imọlẹ Ayika by Deval Ambani

Silver Lining Imọlẹ Ayika by Deval Ambani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun Ìmọ́lẹ̀ àti Ẹ̀rọ Ìtànṣán Competition Category.

IrinÌmọ́lẹ̀· 2025

Silver Lining Imọlẹ Ayika

by Deval Ambani

Client: Obliq

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

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The Design

About Silver Lining Imọlẹ Ayika

Àdànù imọlẹ Silver Lining naa ṣafihan ojutu itanna ode-oni ti o dara, ti a ṣe apẹrẹ lati mu awọn aaye iṣẹ ti o ni wahala pọ dara si. A fi awọn ege acrylic mẹtala ti a ge ni deede ṣe, o mu imọlẹ o si tan ka lati ṣẹda oju-aye ti o mọlẹ, ti o si n gbe ẹmi eniyan ga. Ti o wọn inṣi 27.5 si inṣi 51.5, ilana irẹwẹsi rẹ darapọ lẹwa pẹlu ẹwa ọfiisi ti o ni awọn igun. Ọja pataki yii n yi agbegbe rẹ pada, ti o n ṣe agbero oju-aye ti o jẹ alamọdaju sibẹsibẹ ti o si n ru ni soke. Nipa dapọ ẹwa ode-oni pẹlu imọlẹ iṣẹ-ṣiṣe, o mu ẹda ati iṣelọpọ mejeeji pọ si.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award

Silver Lining Imọlẹ Ayika jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Silver Lining Imọlẹ Ayika yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Silver Lining Imọlẹ Ayika nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.

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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