Ce qu'il fait
This design fills the emotional gap in everyday lighting, often focused only on function. Inspired by a pterosaur’s poised flight, the lamp captures a moment of stillness, creating a calm, protective presence—a silent companion in small living spaces.
Votre source d'inspiration
In daily life, I found that many lighting products are highly functional but emotionally cold. They fill the space with light but rarely offer emotional comfort or personal meaning. During a design course focused on biomimicry, I explored how static objects could carry emotional resonance. Inspired by the resting posture of the pterosaur — a prehistoric creature frozen between flight and stillness — I transformed its poised wings into the lamp’s form. This became a metaphor for quiet protection and emotional companionship in personal spaces.
Comment ça marche
This lamp uses a simple mechanical structure to hold its wings in a poised, open shape, inspired by the resting form of a pterosaur. The “wings” of the lamp are angled panels that support the main light source. Inside, a warm LED light is installed, providing soft lighting for small spaces. The structure is made from lightweight 3D-printed parts, designed to balance strength and flexibility. The body of the lamp allows the wings to stay open without additional support, creating a sense of lightness and stillness. The light source is powered by a standard low-voltage power supply, making it safe and energy-efficient. Instead of complex controls, the lamp focuses on being a calm presence in a room. Its shape creates shadows and light patterns that remind people of wings resting in flight, adding a quiet emotional layer to everyday lighting.
Processus de conception
The design started with a simple question: can a lamp convey emotion beyond function? Inspired by a pterosaur frozen mid-flight, I aimed to create a quiet presence rather than just a tool. I began with hand sketches, exploring wing angles balancing tension and calmness, then built cardboard models to test size and proportions. Next, I made 3D CAD models and printed the first prototype with a basic filament printer. It was fragile and unstable, so I thickened parts, adjusted joint angles, and redesigned wing supports to better distribute weight. The second prototype held wings open and housed a warm LED for soft glow. Due to space limits, I simplified to steady warm light, as variable modules didn’t fit. Now, I’m refining surface finish, improving assembly, and planning to scale the lamp for various rooms. Next, I’ll test materials like resin or light metals to boost strength without extra weight and explore adjustable lighting in future versions.
En quoi est-il différent ?
Most lighting products focus on brightness, adjustability, or smart control. This design takes a different approach — it prioritizes emotional presence over functionality. Inspired by the resting form of a pterosaur, the lamp captures a moment of flight frozen in time. Instead of being a dynamic, high-tech device, it offers quiet companionship and a symbolic form of “protection.” Its abstract wing-like structure is designed to evoke stillness, tension, and emotional resonance, rather than just illumination. Unlike most lamps that are symmetrical or purely geometric, this one uses a biomimetic shape to tell a subtle story. It challenges the idea that design must always maximize utility, and instead asks: can an object bring calm and meaning simply by being there?
Plans pour l'avenir
Next, I will explore materials like resin, light metals, and flexible composites to improve durability, reduce weight, and enhance finish, replacing 3D-printed plastic. I aim to simplify assembly for easier manufacturing and scaling. Functionally, I plan to add adjustable lighting, such as dimmable LEDs or touch controls, while keeping the lamp’s quiet, simple aesthetic. Long-term, I hope it becomes an emotional object offering comfort and presence, inspiring more than just utility. 询问 ChatGPT
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