Design Count

Design Count

Design Count featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Flatiron

Achille Castiglioni was convinced that the designer should delete, delete, delete and at the end find the core aspect of the design. Bruno Munari was used to say that to complicate things is easy, while to simplify things is very hard. Flatiron comes from the crasis of this two references. A light source encased by a body made by a simple metal sheet with just one fold. The minimum amount of elements for a product with great prominence, a collection of lamps characterized by a design as essential as effective.

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Grampo

The Grampo Lamp makes use of brazilian wood fibers' natural flexibility, enabling it to bend, clip, or detach the light spot, converting it into a battery-powered flashlight that recharges while clipped in the stand. This design showcases the material's inherent characteristics and a commitment to sustainable sourcing. This project combines traditional woodworking with advanced manufacturing, including 3D printing. Grampo Lamp is inspired by the rich tradition of Brazilian wood design, yet it integrates functionalities that are only available in contemporary times.

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Infinito

Infinito redefines outdoor and indoor lighting with its 360 degree rotatable head, eliminating the need for multiple fixtures by directing light precisely where needed. The waterproof design ensures reliability in all conditions, while its elegant infinity-inspired form merges aesthetics with functionality. Crafted with sustainable materials and innovative engineering, it creates eco-friendly and versatile lighting solutions, suitable for any environment requiring flexibility and style.

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Embraced in Recycled Steel

Embraced in Recycled Steel is an architectural lighting design for an office building in Yamaguchi, Japan. Billet-shaped seamless LED fixtures are embedded within steel louvers, creating a rhythm of light across the recycled steel surfaces. Lighting patterns inspired by barcodes and QR codes are placed through the interior and shift in appearance as people move. A control system adjusts brightness in response to daylight conditions. The design highlights the texture of recycled steel while providing comfortable illumination for daily work.

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Nest Lamp

The entire light structure is intricately crafted into an organic form using advanced metalworking techniques. Two nest-like metal sheets intertwine, creating a dynamic pattern that shifts from different angles when suspended. At the center, a doughnut-shaped light hangs, casting illumination through the circular aperture between the metal layers. Soft glimmers filter through the interwoven metal threads, adding depth and warmth to the ambient lighting.

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Snc

SB20 is a smart streetlight designed for public spaces. The luminaire is made of recycled aluminium alloy and has a flat, square form with smooth curves and a seamless surface. Lenses are replaced by pressing a button, and a magnetic connection keeps the optical parts flat for precise light distribution, so no tools are required. An adjustable head, several mounting brackets and an IP 67 rating suit different outdoor settings. Colour temperature and power are set mechanically. Sensors and a lighting management system can be added.

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