Labware Lighting: 3-Lamp Set This light set was inspired by Modern Science. Now you too can feel the thrill of have lab beakers lying around you kitchen. I still fondly remember my undergraduate days as a pre-med major in the “weed-out” chemistry classes. Ok, that’s a bit of lie, those were not classes …
What wonderful modern retro style this track system provides. By Ontwerpduo This Dutch suspended lamp is very evocative of turn of the century innovations. What is really exciting about this system is that it does not require symmetry of space to be beautifully placed. Unlike many other hanging light systems, the Light Forest, …
Sleek and Sexy and still earth friendly Well, as promised, this post is to put your minds at ease. I know many of us are fan of the older bulbs, but we still want to do the earth friendly thing. This is our salvation, well at least a part of it. http://www.plumenshop.com/ I feel this …
Designer Giancarlo Zema This yet another wonderful example of Italian design. Although this particular set was custom made as a limited edition set for the Avanzini Group, these chair give a tantalizing into the future of integrating light into wood with the mastery of subtle lines. My guess is that getting your hands on …
The LEGO lights for grown-ups By designers Steve Feuerborn, David Liatti Also available at http://www.uncommongoods.com/ When you’ve had enough to drink and are ready to play, well then of course you want the LEGO’s of lights. (However, please remember friends don’t let friends play with electricity while drunk). The TwistTogether Lamp comes in a …
The Block Lamp by Harri Koskinen Available at http://www.designhousestockholm.com/collection/index.html It is exactly what it sounds like, a block of light. But, don’t let that obviousness fool you. I love the idea of this light. Ok, I just can’t help but feel a bit of philosophical nostalgia with this light. As a kid I was …
d°light I love the idea of designing a yoga room with a collection of these light. Imagine several sets simply hanging in one corner of your yoga or meditation room. The the strong but soft flexible of nature of the light itself symbolic honors how you might use your yoga or meditation room. The light …
Hard and soft Following the theme of simple changes, here is another simple but beautiful fix. Available at http://store.yankodesign.com/ and also at http://www.designhousestockholm.com/collection/index.html As with any other design project, it’s best to start of simple. Pick an object you like and design around it. I might sound silly to design around a mere bulb, …
LED The “light bulb” of the Digital Age. It’s where space age technology meets the mastery of art. LED refers to “light-emitting-diode.” It is semiconductor diode. Sounds very different from a bulb right? Well, it is because there is not filament and not gas chambered. When it comes to lighting your home, LEDs are …
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Well, these we are all very familiar there. However, the latest generation of compact fluorescent bulbs (CFB), are actually quite comparable to the the incandescent. These are a great deal more efficient, wasting only 30% of the use-energy in heat. The cooler aspect of these bulbs also makes them a little …
Fluorescent Lamps Yes, good old tube-light. But, before you hurriedly click to another page, just give these light a second look. Most of us are very use to seeing these everywhere we go, from offices, hospitals, stores, to gas stations. And almost all of these are boring white. But, that’s not how it has …
How many design architects does it take to change a light bulb? None of course. That is not to diminish the art and skill of a good light designer, but you need one to make some simple and dramatic changes to the luminosity and visuality of the light around you. One of the simplest methods …
PLEASE NOTE that before you start on any electrical project, consult a licensed electrician! Even simple electrical projects can present extreme and unforeseeable danger of electrocution. ______________________________________ Types of lighting: ambient, task, accent, and natural. Each is discussed below. This image is a good example of the major types of light systems. Ambient or general …
Light is dynamic Light is color It is not just something we turn on or off. The first aesthetic principle of light is that it is dynamic, always changing. Considering how you are also dynamic; how what you do and how you feel changes throughout the day. Unless you do and feel exactly the same …