Lamp Design Competition
Lamp Design Competition
[March 2021]
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From sketches to iteration, this lamp was designed to a minimal aesthetic, while considering the vacuum forming capabilities of the Vaquform DT2
From sketches to iteration, this lamp was designed to a minimal aesthetic, while considering the vacuum forming capabilities of the Vaquform DT2
Vacuum Forming
Vacuum Forming
The bucks for vacuum forming are one-fifth of the same model used to generate the "sliced" cage used for the interior.
The bucks for vacuum forming are one-fifth of the same model used to generate the "sliced" cage used for the interior.
Designed for Constraints
Designed for Constraints
This final sketch was the culmination of several pages of iteration that combined golden ratio proportions with psychologically pleasing shapes and curves. As a personal touch, the design has 5-way symmetry (my favorite number) and the outside form is inspired by a pattern of triangles.
This final sketch was the culmination of several pages of iteration that combined golden ratio proportions with psychologically pleasing shapes and curves. As a personal touch, the design has 5-way symmetry (my favorite number) and the outside form is inspired by a pattern of triangles.
Of course, the most important design factor is the design for the maximum buck volume allowed by the Vaquform DT2.
Inspired by IKEA
Inspired by IKEA
The volumetric difference between assembled and disassembled parts is what makes IKEA's model so incredibly efficient. One goal of this lamp design is to allow for compact part-packaging and the press-fit assembly means no glue or fasteners!
The volumetric difference between assembled and disassembled parts is what makes IKEA's model so incredibly efficient. One goal of this lamp design is to allow for compact part-packaging and the press-fit assembly means no glue or fasteners!
The frame piece was traced and cut to size
The outer panel was slotted in first
The frame piece was press-fit into place
Future Improvements
Future Improvements
While this design certainly came a long way from "drawing board" to final prototype, the result is, from my perspective, just that -- a prototype. Certain improvements ought to be made in a future.
Firstly, the biggest difference between design intent and outcome was the texture of the paneling. The buck, which was created from a glued stack of slices and sanded to reduce sharp angles, might be better manufactured on a CNC router.
While a single length of plastic paneling would be impossible at the current dimensions, given the constraint of the vacuum former bed size, the sliced "cage" frame could have been manufactured as one piece -- though it would have made the bulb-changing slightly more difficult.
Finally, the piece supporting the bulb-fixture is solid, not allowing the light from the bulb into the lower half of the lamp. Cutting holes into that panel will allow for the light to diffuse more evenly into the lamp.
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