Silver Lining Ukukhanya Okuzungezile by Deval Ambani

Silver Lining Ukukhanya Okuzungezile by Deval Ambani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ukukhanyisa Competition Category.

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Silver Lining Ukukhanya Okuzungezile

by Deval Ambani

Client: Obliq

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ukukhanyisa Category

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The Design

About Silver Lining Ukukhanya Okuzungezile

I-chandelier ye-Silver Lining yethula isisombululo sokukhanyisa sesimanje esibushelelezi esikhanyiselwe ukuthuthukisa izindawo zokusebenza ezinengcindezi ephezulu. Yakhiwe ngezingcezu ze-acrylic eziyishumi nantathu ezisikwe ngokunembile, ibamba futhi isabalalise ukukhanya ukuze idale umoya okhanyayo ophakamisayo. Ilinganisa ama-inches angama-27.5 ngama-51.5, isimo sayo esinciphile sihlanganiseka kahle nobuhle be-ofisi enama-engeli. Lesi siqephu esiphawulekayo siguqula indawo yaso, sikhuthaza umoya obuchwepheshe kodwa okhuthazayo. Ngokuhlanganisa ubuhle besimanje nokukhazimula okusebenzayo, ithuthukisa kokubili ukudala nokukhiqiza.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Silver Lining Ukukhanya Okuzungezile iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Silver Lining Ukukhanya Okuzungezile ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Silver Lining Ukukhanya Okuzungezile iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

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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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