As with all of his past creations, Revitalizer by Merve Kahraman is both creative and clever. It is a high-voltage light that continually melts its wax lampshade. The kicker is that the lampshade is constantly resurrected thanks to the molded cup resting beneath it. Catching every last drop of wax, the cup reshapes it into the lampshade it once was to be used again.
A beautiful and ever-changing concept, Revitalizer by Merve Kahraman is always forming new shapes and different intensities of light as it melts. The London-based designer wanted to ensure that it remain as captivating as the first time it was turned on. According to Kahraman and Psfk, it represents the "'poetic transformation through metamorphosis' where the wax is a symbol for the death and rebirth of an object."
Regenerating Wax Lampshades
The Revitalizer by Merve Kahraman is Resurrected Every Time It Melts
Trend Themes
1. Resurrection Design - The trend of creating designs that have the ability to self-regenerate presents opportunities for a range of industries, including furniture, lighting, and home decor, to develop products that reduce waste and offer more sustainable options to consumers.
2. Sustainable Lighting - The use of wax lampshades that can be continuously melted and reshaped suggests an opportunity for the lighting industry to tap into this sustainable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to conventional lighting materials.
3. Dynamic Home Decor - The popularity of products like Revitalizer by Merve Kahraman that offer constantly changing designs, showcases the trend towards more dynamic home decor that can adapt to changing tastes and lifestyles.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The trend of resurrection designs presents opportunities for the furniture industry to minimize waste and develop more sustainable alternatives to traditional furniture materials.
2. Lighting - The use of wax lampshades that can be regenerated presents an opportunity for the lighting industry to reduce waste and develop more sustainable lighting options for consumers.
3. Home Decor - The trend towards dynamic home decor presents an opportunity for the industry to tap into the growing demand for products that can adapt to changing lifestyles while still providing a high level of functionality and aesthetic appeal.