Cap by Florian Gross, an industrial designer born in Germany and based in Barcelona, Spain, is a pendant light that sports a rather unique lampshade. Instead of embracing the light bulb it is meant to diffuse even in a shallow way, the lampshade maintains a straight edge like the horizontal plane of the sahara. All that is needed in a tree and sunset to complete the view.
Made out of a thin piece of aluminum board, Cap by Florian Gross does have a sculptural aesthetic in spite of the simplicity of its design. Interpreting gravity in its own way, as the designer puts it, the pendant light is unassuming in all other ways. As Gross writes, "Nothing more, just pure straightness."
Horizontal Lampshade Lighting
Cap by Florian Gross Embraces a Simple Flat Plane
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Lighting - Cap's simple and straight lampshade design reflects a growing trend towards minimalist lighting solutions.
2. Sculptural Aesthetics - Cap's thin aluminum board material and unique design represent the trend of incorporating sculptural aesthetics into lighting fixtures.
3. Gravity-inspired Designs - Cap's interpretation of gravity in its design showcases the trend of exploring innovative ways to incorporate natural elements into products.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Cap's minimalist and sculptural design makes it a perfect fit for the interior design industry, offering a unique and elegant lighting option for homes and commercial spaces.
2. Lighting Manufacturing - Cap's innovative lampshade design creates opportunities for lighting manufacturers to explore new materials and techniques to produce similar products.
3. Art and Decor - Cap's sculptural aesthetics attract attention from the art and decor industry, providing a functional and aesthetically pleasing piece that can be incorporated into various spaces.