Many people know the tragic myth of Icarus who fell to his death after donning his father's wings of feather and wax because he flew too close to the sun; yet, there is nothing tragic about the Icarus OLED Lights. Instead, it seems to portray the success that Icarus wanted to achieve when flying too close to the sun.
Designed by Sewon Oh, Yonggu Do and Minseon Kim, the Icarus OLED Lights were clearly not modeled after his failure, but after the wings he wore. Each side features seven 'feathers' attached to a metal spine. Interestingly enough, each of these LED feathers can be configured to illuminate in a rhythmic dance, bringing even more whimsy to the home.
Mythical Wing Lighting
The Icarus Oled Lights Illuminate in a Rhythmic Dance
Trend Themes
1. OLED Lighting Technology - The Icarus OLED Lights showcase the potential for personalized and flexible lighting designs using OLED technology.
2. Interactive Home Decor - The Icarus OLED Lights highlight the trend of incorporating dynamic and interactive features into home decor for a more engaging user experience.
3. Mythology-inspired Design - The Icarus OLED Lights demonstrate the trend of using mythology and storytelling to inspire and inform design concepts.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Design - The Icarus OLED Lights present a disruptive opportunity for the lighting design industry to incorporate novel design features and OLED technology into their products.
2. Home Decor - The Icarus OLED Lights highlight an opportunity for the home decor industry to incorporate more interactive and dynamic designs into their products, enhancing the user experience.
3. Artificial Lighting - The Icarus OLED Lights suggest a potentially significant disruptive innovation opportunity in the artificial lighting industry to explore the possibilities and applications of OLED technology.