Earth to Sky is a new lighting range launched by London-based design studio Doshi Levien. The capsule is the first one that the firm has seen completely through by itself — from the stages of conception to the concrete levels of production. Consisting of two table lamps, a number of wall-hung lights and a ceiling light, each design is envisioned to be functional and sculptural.
The inspiration for the Earth to Sky range is quite interesting. Doshi Levien looked toward the "techniques employed to make and repair cars" and as a result, each silhouette in the capsule utilizes automotive aluminum as the main material. The shapes of the lamps follow an organic aesthetic and the experimental quality will surely make them a focal point in the home.
Photo Credits: Jonas Lindström
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Automotive-inspired Lighting
- Designers are borrowing elements from the auto industry to create functional and sculptural lighting fixtures.
- Sculptural Lighting
- Lighting fixtures are being designed with an organic aesthetic to add a focal point in homes.
- In-house Production
- Design studios are seeing the value in producing their own products, from conception to production.
Sectors Adopting This
- Lighting Design
- There is an opportunity for lighting companies to incorporate automotive materials and design elements into their product lines.
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Automotive manufacturing companies can explore partnerships or licensing deals with lighting designers, to incorporate their materials and techniques into lighting products.
- Industrial Design
- More industrial design firms can explore producing their own products, to have complete control over the design process from beginning to end.
