Alex Buckman has come up with a lighting design made from 3D printed material. The piece "explores the notions of how LED technology and 3D printing can create an adaptable and portable network to benefit the well-being of the user and provide an interactive space," as stated on DesignBoom.
What's interesting is how the light can be held up through a thin piece of material so that it almost looks as though it is floating in mid-air. A light like this could go well in someones bedroom, as it's different than most traditional designs on the market. The project was done as a part of Buckman's thesis in New Zealand, as he wanted to push the boundaries of industrial design and be able to offer something different.
Photo Credits: designboom, alexbuckman
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Adaptable Lighting
- The use of 3D-printed materials and LED technology in lighting design allows for the creation of adaptable lighting solutions.
- Interactive Lighting
- The combination of 3D printing and LED technology offers opportunities to develop interactive lighting designs.
- Floating Lights
- Using thin 3D-printed material allows for the creation of lights that appear to float in mid-air, providing a unique aesthetic.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Lighting Design
- The integration of 3D printing and LED technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the lighting design industry.
- Home Decor
- The use of 3D-printed lights with innovative designs provides disruptive opportunities in the home decor industry.
- Industrial Design
- Exploring the boundaries of industrial design through the use of 3D printing and LED technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry.
