Exploring Form
FlatPack Luminaire
Brief
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Design a freestanding luminaire
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Ships flat
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Minimal secondary processing
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RTA (ready to assemble) Kit
Design Direction
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Creates warm light
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Light focuses on tabletop
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Uses round and soft elements
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Easily replace the bulb
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Includes layered elements
Inspiration
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Exposure to warm light before bed reduces cortisol levels
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Supports natural melatonin production
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Triangular and diamond forms
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Round and soft elements
Concept Development
1st iteration
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Diamond shapes folded into paper
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Truncated cone base
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Acrylic would not stretch into a circular form
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Shade needs more 3d vertical detailing
2nd iteration
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Added laser-cut diamond detailing
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Vertically flat
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The blunt top end does not focus light
3rd iteration
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Laser cut diamond detailing scale too small
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Experimenting folding top inwards
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Paper too white and too thin
Refinement
top fold accentuates diamond pattern
acrylic base allows light to focus on table top
A printed version of my laser-cut file that is hand folded to create the concavity at the top of the shade
Final Lamp
Top folds inward accentuates diamond pattern
Shade easily slides off base for easy light bulb replacement
The final product has an acrylic polygon base and folded paper shade. The shade is shipped in one piece and only needs to be attached at one seam. The laser-cut diamond detailing naturally bends outward when slid down on the base. The top shape is created through five j hook cuts that easily slide together
Laser Cut File
Using Ponoko.com for estimates I was able to simplify the laser cut file and bring the cost of the lamp down without compromising aesthetics
Price Cost Analysis
Paper .........................................1.50
Acrylic.....................................10.00
Laser-cut.............................48.00
Profit.......................................20.20
Total........................................79.70
