In the darkness of the night away from distracting city lights, the moon shines as the brightest object in the heavens. You might think it’s giving off its own light, but it is simply reflecting the harsh and blinding light of the sun, diffusing it into something gentler and more calming. Thus, the moon has become a source of inspiration not only in literature but also in design.
Although it looks nothing like the moon, except perhaps when viewed top-down, this lamp design concept similarly takes a page out of Mother Nature’s book. Rather than use a shade to diffuse the lamp’s bright light, it uses that same principle of indirect lighting using nothing more than its own structure to bounce the light again and again to create a more serene atmosphere that’s perfect for your bedroom.
Designer: Danil Repko
There are many ways to weaken the strength of light, and most lamps use the common method of wrapping some material around the light source, either to let only a small portion of the light shine through or direct the light in a specific direction only. Another strategy is to have the light shine away from the viewer and only let the reflected light out, pretty much like how the moon is reflecting the sun’s light.
Appropriately named “Lunar,” this lamp design concept uses that same principle by having two circular plates recreate the interaction between the sun and moon. The top plate houses the light source and shines it downward while the bottom plate reflects it back again and again until only some of that light escapes the small gap between these plates. It creates an interesting play of light that generates a somber atmosphere that is a better fit on a bedside table or side table than a working desk.
While the indirect lighting already makes the concept interesting, it’s the minimalist and modern aesthetic of the lamp that adds to its visual appeal. The form is composed of just a large cylinder that holds up the circular plates, adding no other embellishments or decorations to its pristine design. The lamp subtly and gently attracts your attention before fading into the background, blending with the rest of your room’s decor.
The choice of materials for the lamp also plays a role not just in the lamp’s aesthetics but also in the kind of light it gives off. Stainless steel plates will create somewhat sharper reflections, while wood gives off warmer tones. The simple composition of shapes also offers the opportunity to 3D print the design, which could also use different kinds of materials, including metal or recycled plastic.
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