Designer Haneul Kim teamed up with South Korea's largest cinema chain, CGV, to create cinema screen lamps that creatively repurpose an abundant material.
Over the last two years, CGV has had to remove or replace more than 70 of its cinema screens due to damage or theatre closures as a result of the pandemic, and these cinema screens got a new lease on life as illuminators. Naturally, the finely perforated material lends itself well to softly diffusing light. "Looking at these holes in the waste screen, I discovered a visual similarity with the aluminum perforated plate used in industrial materials," Kim described to Dezeen, "I imagined what it would be like to replace the sound emitted through the screen with light."
Now, these cinema screen lamps are being integrated into tables in CGV's premium cinemas.
Cinema Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim & Cinema Chain CGV Created New Lamps from Salvaged Screens
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Materials - Creative repurposing of abundant cinema screens to make lamps.
2. Soft Lighting - The finely perforated material of cinema screens provides a soft and diffused light.
3. Industrial Aesthetics - The visual similarity between cinema screens and industrial materials opens up design opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Integrating cinema screen lamps into tables offers unique lighting options for interior design.
2. Sustainable Design - Repurposing cinema screens reduces waste and promotes sustainable design practices.
3. Entertainment - Collaborations between designers and cinema chains can create innovative experiences in the entertainment industry.