X Modular Lamp 模組化燈具 by Feng Shixiao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 照明產品及燈具設計 Competition Category.

銀照明· 2026

X Modular Lamp 模組化燈具

by Feng Shixiao

Client: ZUI Lighting

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 照明 Category

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The Design

About X Modular Lamp 模組化燈具

X模組化燈具係一套可重新配置嘅照明系統，適用於住宅同商業空間。設計以X形鉸鏈機構為核心，配備兩個可旋轉嘅X形框架。用家可以徒手調校框架，改變光線方向同雕塑般嘅造型。呢款燈具可以同其他模組組合，可以吊掛喺天花板，亦可以擺放喺枱面上。每個模組都可以摺平，方便運輸同收納。結構採用鋁合金製造，擴散罩則採用亞加力膠。磁力接駁件令組裝無需任何工具。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

X Modular Lamp 模組化燈具是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計X Modular Lamp 模組化燈具將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。X Modular Lamp 模組化燈具是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Centered around a patented X-hinge mechanism, this reconfigurable lighting system features two rotating X-shaped frames that users can manually adjust for both directional lighting and sculptural expression. It supports diverse configurations—from combined installations to ceiling-hung or surface placement—and fully collapses into a flat-pack state. This enables efficient, sustainable transport and storage, making it adaptable across various residential and commercial spaces.
Dimensions & Packaging: Product Dimensions (Single Base Module):
Deployed/Placed Form: 368 mm (L) x 200 mm (W) x 200 mm (H)
Flat-Packed Form: 570 mm (L) x 270 mm (W) x 28 mm (H)

Primary Materials:
Structural Frame: Aluminum Alloy (Surface Finish: Anodized or Powder Coated)
Lamp Shade/Diffuser: Acrylic

Electrical & Optical Specifications:
Light Source: LED
Power: 12W (per module)
Color Temperature: 3000K (Warm White)
Luminous Flux: Approx. 1100 lm (per module)
Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Connection: Magnetic quick-connect electrical connectors.

Other Technical Details:
Rotational Axis Damping Torque: 0.4 - 0.6 N·m (provides stable positioning at any angle)
Packaging: 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard, designed flat to optimize logistics volume.
Tags: Modular Lighting, Transformable Design, X-Shaped Hinge, Flat-Pack, User Interaction, Angle Adjustment, Sustainable Design, Multi-Scenario Application, Metal Structure, Damped Rotation
Production Technology: The production of the X Modular Lamp relies on precision metalworking and assembly techniques. The main structure is formed from aluminum alloy profiles using CNC machining to ensure the accuracy and strength of the X-shaped frames. The core rotating damping hinge is achieved through high-precision die-casting and a custom spring system, enabling smooth and stable angle adjustment. The surface finish employs environmentally friendly anodizing or electrostatic powder coating processes, balancing durability with texture. Electrical connections between components utilize concealed magnetic contacts and standardized cables, allowing for safe and quick tool-free assembly. The overall design adheres to DFA (Design for Assembly) principles, enabling complex functionality to be realized through a streamlined and efficient industrial process.
Design Challenge: The most challenging aspect was translating the complex mechanical concept of a "dynamic light-shadow device" into a reliable, cost-effective, and mass-producible product. This required balancing aesthetic minimalism, a smooth manual rotation feel, and structural durability. We overcame this through extensive prototyping, ultimately developing a composite central axle with precision springs and custom grease. Externally, stringent cost and manufacturing constraints for the high-precision hinge were addressed by collaborating closely with suppliers to optimize mold design and assembly processes, achieving the desired performance with standardized components.
Research: Our applied design research, combining user observation and prototype testing with designers and end-users, revealed a core need for lighting that adapts to multiple scenarios and simplifies logistics. These insights directly led to the X Lamp's defining features: its transformable X-hinge for flexible use and its flat-pack design for efficient shipping and storage.
Inspiration: The X Modular Lamp is inspired by the folding mechanism of the traditional Chinese "Mazha" stool. Its core X-hinge structure allows the two light frames to rotate and adjust freely, enabling dynamic lighting control while remaining fully collapsible for flat-pack transport.
Project Duration: The project was initiated and completed in 2024, and was exhibited at the Guangzhou Design Exhibition in 2025.
Operation Flow: The user manually rotates the two intersecting "X" frames to freely adjust the light angle and transform the lamp's configuration.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Feng Shixiao
Team Members: Leader designer:Feng Shixiao
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.
Image #2: Photographer (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.
Image #3: Photographer (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.
Image #4: Photographer (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.
Image #5: Photographer (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.

Video Credits: Production (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.