Though an insect's eye is not the most glamorous image, design studio 'WertelOberfell-Platform' has defiantly modeled their Dragonfly.MGX pendant light after one to prove otherwise.
Created using a 3D printer, the Dragonfly.MGX boasts a honeycomb aesthetic that is completely mesmerizing. On a practical level, the lampshade shields eyes from glare while letting a significant amount of light pass through. According to PSFK, "each piece is individually drawn and created by laser beam, and carefully finished by hand."
Insect Eye Lighting
The Dragonfly.MGX Pendant Lamp is Created Via a 3D Printer
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