Luxblade 智能燈具 by Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie

Luxblade 智能燈具 by Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 照明產品及燈具設計 Competition Category.

鐵照明· 2025

Luxblade 智能燈具

by Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie

Client: Functional Form Flock Allies

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 照明 Category

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The Design

About Luxblade 智能燈具

Luxblade係一款專為家居使用而設計嘅智能燈具。主要嘅發光組件名為「blade」（燈刃），係一個圓柱形嘅燈具，無傳統嘅螺旋接口設計，內置控制晶片、電池同LED面板。呢個燈刃可以拆卸並用手拿住，令光線變成一種實實在在、可觸摸嘅物件。座地版同枱面版各自提供三種光源：主燈、基座圓頂燈同光環。燈刃上嘅觸控面板可以透過畫圓形手勢調節燈光方向，垂直滑動則可調節亮度。而磁力底座則負責為燈刃充電。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Luxblade 智能燈具是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Luxblade 智能燈具將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Luxblade 智能燈具因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: 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.
Dimensions & Packaging: 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
Tags: Tangible light, interactive lighting, smart home integration, touch sensitive controls, detachable light source, home decor, personalized lighting, LED technology, HomeKit, scifi inspired design
Production Technology: 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.
Design Challenge: 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.
Research: 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.
Inspiration: 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.
Project Duration: 2023.11-present. Savannah,Ga, USA and Beijing,China
Operation Flow: 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.
Patents: Patent Pending
Team Members: Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Qijun Nie
Designer: Yuqing Xiao
Image Credits: All pictures are works of the team.