(DE)light is a project by Cristina Ferraz Rigo that challenges the traditional concept of light and the way we view it. Cristina reinterprets our relation with light by freeing the light from its cage (bulbs and lamps) and 'bringing it back to its intangible essence'.
"Along with this bottle, I have created a set of two glasses that represent a lamp and a bulb," explains Cristina. "By pouring the liquid light into the glasses, the object meaning is given to the light – two new lamps have been created. However, the liquid remaining in the bottle reminds you of its intangible essence – there is no need of a lamp in order to have light. Light remains unattached to an object and able to be placed in any imagined context."
In the demonstration of the project, which you can see in the video above, Cristina uses the 'quotidian gesture' of pouring to attach or detach light to its archetypes.
Trend Hunter has previously featured another cool design by Cristina Ferraz Rigo, the iStick, which you can see below.
Designs To "Free" Light
The (DE)light
Trend Themes
1. Reimagining Light - Opportunity for creating innovative lighting solutions that challenge traditional concepts and redefine our relationship with light.
2. Intangible Essence - Opportunity to explore the abstract nature of light and develop products or experiences that highlight its intangible qualities.
3. Liquid Light - Opportunity to explore the use of liquid mediums as a way to capture and display light in unique and creative ways.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Design - Opportunity for lighting designers to push boundaries and create unconventional lighting solutions that go beyond traditional bulbs and lamps.
2. Product Design - Opportunity for product designers to explore new materials, forms, and concepts to create innovative objects that challenge existing norms.
3. Art and Installation - Opportunity for artists and installation designers to experiment with light as a medium and create immersive experiences that evoke emotions and challenge perceptions.