Design seems to be going in a different direction, as exemplified by the Weight of Light lamp. Instead of focusing solely on aesthetics, the ingredient of user interaction has been thrown into the mix. First just a pinch, it has become one of the main additives.
Designed by Liao Chan Guan Jing, the Weight of Light is based on industrial scales. According to Yanko Design, "the intensity of the lamp is controlled by shifting the "weight" up and down the 'scale.'"
Scale-Like Light Stands
The Weight of Light is Controlled by Shifting the Weights Up and Down
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Lighting - The integration of user interaction in lighting design opens opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating unique experiences.
2. Weight-based Controls - The use of weight as a controlling mechanism for devices expands the range of possible interfaces and innovative designs.
3. Industrial Aesthetics - Incorporating industrial elements into product design could create a trend of functional and visually striking items.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Weight-based controls could be utilized in interior design such as lighting, furniture, and other functional decor elements.
2. Technology - The integration of weight-based controls can be applied to various technological devices such as gaming controllers, smart home interfaces, and wearables.
3. Manufacturing - There could be opportunities for innovative manufacturing techniques to create weight-based control devices at scale, especially in the lighting industry.