The Custom Chandelier by Naomi Paul is a sculptural knit light that gets its form from knotting fabric around a series of metal rings. The body of the chandelier is formed from a long red crocheted sleeve, but instead of covering an arm, the tube is designed to slip over the lighting fixture. Although the lighting piece seems like it would be large and cumbersome to ship, the soft nature of the material enables it to flatpack.
With new lighting technology on the market that's not as sensitive to heat, this has opened up huge possibilities for designers that want to include materials like paper and soft textiles in their designs. The Custom Chandelier will be on display in September for 100% Design London.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Knit Lighting
- The use of knit fabric to create unique lighting fixtures is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the lighting industry.
- Soft Materials in Design
- The incorporation of soft textiles in lighting design opens up new possibilities for creative and versatile fixtures.
- Flatpack Lighting
- The ability for lighting fixtures to flatpack enhances shipping efficiency and reduces costs for manufacturers.
Where This Applies
- Lighting
- The lighting industry can seize the opportunity to explore and innovate with knit fabric and soft materials in their products.
- Textiles
- The textile industry can collaborate with lighting designers to develop new materials suitable for creating unique and customizable lighting fixtures.
- Shipping and Logistics
- There is a potential disruptive opportunity in the shipping and logistics industry to optimize packaging and transportation for flatpack lighting fixtures.
