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Laser-Cut Teardrop Lighting

Blime by Alvaro Soto is Inspired by an Audio Recording

— May 30, 2012 — Art & Design
The light fixture dubbed Blime by Alvaro Soto is a do-it-yourself parametric and modular project. The laser-cut parts may seem too intricate and complex to put together by an amateur, but it is surprisingly fun and easy, albeit slightly time-consuming. All a person needs to do is pin the pieces together to form a delicate, teardrop shape.

Blime by Alvaro Soto was greatly influenced by an audio recording the designer created with his friends. The audio was put into a 3D modeling software with scripting technology, which generated the overall shape of the Blime light fixture. According to Design Milk, it "represents the missing phase in the sublimation process." Blime by Alvaro Soto is on Kickstarter and has currently doubled the $5,000 goal.
Trend Themes
1. Parametric Design - The use of parametric design in lighting fixtures can provide customization options and unique shapes for consumers.
2. Modular Lighting - Modular lighting fixtures that can be easily assembled and disassembled offer convenience and flexibility for consumers.
3. Scripting Technology - The integration of scripting technology in 3D modeling software allows designers to create complex and intricate shapes for lighting fixtures.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Design - The lighting design industry can explore the use of parametric design and modular lighting to offer innovative and customizable solutions.
2. Diy/home Improvement - DIY and home improvement industries can tap into the market for easy-to-assemble modular lighting fixtures, offering consumers customizable and stylish options for their homes.
3. 3D Modeling Software - The 3D modeling software industry can develop and integrate scripting technology to allow designers to create intricate and unique shapes for various applications, including lighting design.
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