The Washi Lamp is a unique light fixture that displays contemporary 3D paper molding. This seamless design gives the lamp a semi wrinkled look unlike any other fixture.
Created by Taniguchi Aoya Washi, the process of making washi paper involves passing fine screens through a bath of plant pulp and water before draining it, drying it and peeling it off the sheets. However, Taniguchi Aoya Washi revamped this process to create a seamless three-dimensional washi material which resulted in a 3D paper molding that looks like white glass or plastic.
Adding konnyaku to generate wrinkles, this light fixture portrays a modern design that is sure to complete any avant-garde home. The Washi Lamp can be hung from the ceiling, placed on the floor or on top of furniture to illuminate any room.
Photo Credits: designboom, sogo-seibu.jp
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- 3D Paper Molding Designs
- The usage of 3D paper molding in designing light fixtures creates new opportunities for innovative production methods in lighting design.
- Seamless Light Fixture Design
- The use of seamless design in light fixtures provides an opportunity for innovative product designers to experiment with new forms.
- Wrinkled Aesthetic in Lighting
- The use of konnyaku to generate wrinkles in light fixtures presents an opportunity for new trends in avant-garde design.
Where This Applies
- Lighting Design
- Innovative lighting designers can incorporate 3D paper molding and seamless design in their creations to produce new and interesting lighting fixtures.
- Home Decor
- Products made using 3D paper molding can offer new and exciting options for decorators and interior designers to explore.
- Pulp and Paper
- Revamping traditional paper-making processes can lead to new applications of paper, resulting in innovative products such as seamless light fixtures.
