Aktas 灯 by Kurt Orkun Aktas is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 铁奖 in 照明产品与灯具设计 Competition Category.

铁照明· 2020

Aktas 灯

by Kurt Orkun Aktas

Client: Aktas Project, Contract and Consultancy

A' Design Award 铁奖 Winner in 照明 Category

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The Design

About Aktas 灯

这是一款现代多功能的照明产品。悬挂细节和所有电缆都被隐藏起来，以尽量减少视觉混乱。本产品设计用于商业空间。最重要的方面在于其框架的轻盈。一体式框架由弯曲 20 x 20 x 1.5 毫米方形金属型材制成。灯框支撑着一个相对较大且透明的玻璃圆柱体，将灯泡包裹起来。产品中使用了一只 40W E27 长而纤细的 Edison 灯泡。所有金属件都涂有半哑光青铜色。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铁奖

Aktas 灯是 A' Design Award 铁奖得主，这是授予满足人们对设计精良的创作所期待的专业与工业要求的优良设计的声望认可。铁奖得主展现出其创作者的高超技艺、高度专业化、专家级的理解力和创造能力。预计Aktas 灯将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的创作，既实用又创新。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铁奖的设计整合了行业最佳实践，并拥有与专业知识和才华相结合的称职技术特性。Aktas 灯因其严谨而受到尊重，旨在提供有助于让世界变得更美好的生活品质改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is a unique and versatile product. This product is designed to be used in commercial spaces. The most unique aspect is found in the lightness of its frame. The single-piece frame is produced from bending 20 x 20 x 1,5mm square metal profile. The light frame supports a relatively solid and transparent glass cylinder encasing the light bulb. One 40W E27 long and slim incandescent Edison light bulb is to be used in the product. The metal pieces are painted a bright bronze color.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 550 mm x Depth 200 mm x Height 550 mm
Tags: Lighting, Lighting Unit, Elegant, Shiny, Commercial, Cafe, Restaurant, Wall Mount, Wall Mounted Lighting Fixture, Modern Design, Edison Bulb Lamp
Production Technology: The product was designed with the aim of creating a simple but elegant lighting apparatus. The single piece metal profile was bent in order to shift the source of illumination approximately 50cm. apart from the wall. As this lighting fixture was designed for use in commercial cafe's & restaurants; the shifting of the light source would mean a more homogeneous level of illumination on the table surfaces just below. A transparent cylindrical formed glass encasing is used to encircle the visibility of the Edison bulb used in the lamp.
Design Challenge: The biggest problem to deal with generally in design projects generally is the difficulty in persuading clients to give permission to and manufactury approval of newly designed items. The difficulty arises from the fact that uniquely designed items always carry the risk of being over-priced and the quality of manufacture is not always determinable. However in this project, I would sincerely like to thank the owner of several Liva Patisserie branches, Mr. Reyhan Haciosmanoglu for his belief and trust placed in myself and my design capabilities.
Research: A qualitative type of research benefiting mostly from the observation of social areas of interest has been conducted. The Research Objectives have been to concentrate on aspects such as lighting design, material selection and interior ambiance formation. So what has been designed as a result of this process has not merely been a lighting fixture; but a lighting fixture supporting the design language, interior atmosphere and design concept in a wholesome attitude.
Inspiration: This product was designed to be used in commercial spaces. It was meant to look as modern and simple as possible. Hanging detail and all cabling have been concealed to minimize visual clutter. It is a simple but elegant product. It stands out in the space with its simple design and shiny finish. The use of the Edison bulb was meant to add a sensible and nostalgic touch to the otherwise modern product.
Project Duration: The whole project included the design of approximately 2,000 m2 of space to serve as a patisserie and supporting production areas. The design scope contained various scaled design activities. Scale of design varying from the design of the outer façade of the building, then the creation of floor layout plans and decoration concept studies in interior arcitectural design scale; and finally to the design of furniture, separators and various lighting fixtures on the product design scale. The project started March 2017 and finished in December 2017 in Ankara, Turkey.
Operation Flow: The cabling of the light fixture is attached to 220V. main electric system and an fuse is assigned to control all light fixtures in a zone. No other intervention is needed for operation. The light fixture is mounted on walls adjacent to dining tables in the main hall. The fixture provides light to both the tables placed just underneath and also to the general space.
Patents: A design registration certificate numbered: 2017 08773 was issued in my name (Kurt Orkun Aktas) by the Turkish Patent Institute. The certificate date was Oct. 2, 2018 and thereby verifies that all design rights have been registered to my name for the following five years starting from Dec. 27, 2017.
Team Members: Designer: Kurt Orkun Aktas