Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Interesting Designs (Lamp)

I'm quite interested in designing a piece of furniture that causes a surprise once you learn what its used for. Like this Medusa Lamp, if the light wasn't on, you probably wouldn't know what it was, until the light is switched on. I'm also very interested in creating a chair that never ends too, but this will take planning and manipulation. Below I've added a bit of information on this lamp that I've found quite interesting.
The Medusa lamp [below], designed by Claudia Carrasco, a member of the Barcelona-based design collective Exposed. Here’s Carrasco’s description of here design, from designboom.com. Medusa Lamp Medusa conceived and made in Spain is so-called because of its elegant marine namesake meaning Jellyfish in Spanish. Made from laser-etched Corian, which perfectly captures the sleek form of the Medusa, it’s swooping curves and celestial light conjure images of drifting effortlessly along with the sea currents. A flexible element of coloured light can be added, facilitating dynamic ambient luminescence and a complimentary mood change. Materials: White Corian. Designs: 6 laser-etched designs. Colours: White (coloured bulbs alter lighting effect).

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