David Weeks Studio is a design label based in New York City and its latest work is the Lorre sculptural lighting installation. It features kinetic lights constructed through 3D-printed processes and a cable that blends together the connectivity between material, light and space. The lights are wireless as it suspends itself on copper cables which also provide its conductivity for each shade to move in placement.
Every single light is crafted using nylon plastic materials that are printed using a special selective laser sintering in order to produce its lightweight quality. The forms are delicate in structure and attach itself to two thin cables to evoke an overall minimal lighting system when it is all placed together.
3D-Printed Kinetic Lights
David Weeks Studio's 'Lorre' is a Sculptural Installation of Lighting
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Kinetic Lights - David Weeks Studio's Lorre installation showcases the potential for 3D-printed processes to create kinetic, wireless lighting installations.
2. Minimal Lighting Systems - The Lorre installation highlights a trend towards minimalist lighting systems that use delicate structures and cables to create a subtle but impactful impact.
3. Connected Materials - The cable used in the Lorre installation demonstrates the potential for connectivity between materials and lighting to create dynamic installations.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Design - The Lorre installation demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity for lighting designers to incorporate 3D-printed materials and kinetic design into their work.
2. 3D Printing - The use of selective laser sintering and nylon plastics in the Lorre installation showcases a potential innovation opportunity for further developments in 3D printing technology.
3. Installation Art - The Lorre installation showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity in installation art, highlighting the potential for dynamic and interactive lighting installations.