Italian design studio Giopato & Coombes recently introduced its 'Dewdrops' lighting system at the Maison & Objet show in Paris this year. This launch marks its 5th lighting feature -- Dewdrops is a sculptural lighting system that is designed to represent a mobile that is made up of sphere shapes ascending from a brass bar. The spheres are constructed carefully using glass, formed using handblown methods.
These are referred to as the 'blossoms' and it evokes light through its translucent structure to come together as an effortless silhouette. It is inspired by the designer's summertime walks, highlighting the light dewdrops that rest of the grass, illuminating as the moonlight reflects on it at night. The Dewdrops lighting system is offered in two iterations -- a 5 glass or 7 glass drops, all of which are constructed using borosilicate class as the blossoms and turned brass for the bars.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sculptural Lighting Systems
- Opportunity for designers to create unique and artistic lighting installations.
- Handblown Glass
- Potential for artisans to create bespoke glass products with intricate designs.
- Translucent Structures
- Possibility for architects and designers to incorporate translucent materials for ethereal lighting effects.
Where This Applies
- Lighting Design
- Innovation in creating visually stunning and functional lighting fixtures for residential and commercial spaces.
- Artisanal Glassmaking
- Opportunity to showcase craftsmanship and create high-end glass products for interior design and art installations.
- Architectural Design
- Potential for architects to create unique building structures that make use of translucent materials for innovative lighting solutions.
