Lighting Design
Instructor: Eric Carbonnier
SPRING 2024 I WSOA
Objectives: Design a table lamp with the given parts in the provided kit for the IESLA Lesley Wheel luminaire design competition lumminaire inspired by what home means to you.
# This lamp was one of the 9 semi-finalists
Seaflow Lamp
Home transcends mere physical space; it’s an emotion deeply rooted in our origins, shaping our sense of belonging. As a native of Bahia, Brazil, home resonates with the vibrant spirit of this coastal city, where life’s rhythm mirrors the ebb and flow of the sea. Picture standing on Bahia’s golden sands, feeling the sun’s warmth as the Atlantic stretches endlessly. The waves’ rhythmic crash becomes a familiar melody, a reminder of nature’s beauty and power. Home, for me, is where the sea breeze carries salt and adventure, where Bahian colors paint joyous streets. It’s samba echoing through alleys, acarajé tantalizing taste buds, and community warmth embracing like a hug.
This lamp, inspired by Bahia’s energy and the ocean’s dance, encapsulates home’s essence. Its design mirrors the ocean’s fluidity, evoking palm trees swaying in the breeze. When lit, it brings Bahia to your space—a reminder of its vibrant culture, rich history, and boundless beauty. Let its gentle glow not only illuminate your room but also your heart, guiding you back to the sanctuary of inner shores, even 6 thousand miles away.
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