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Concrete-Crafted Lamps

Dror Kaspi's Flower-Themed HELIA Lights Feature an Industrial Material

— February 8, 2018 — Art & Design
Dror Kaspi, a designer for ARDOMA Design, crafted the HELIA Lights to resemble the inside of a sunflower. The delicate design is contrasted by the use of a seemingly harsh use of material -- concrete. The design label has a history of pushing creative boundaries and this use of material is not out of the ordinary. The HELIA Lights are a series of a pendant lights, ceiling lights, floor lamps and table lights covered by a concrete structure that resembles woven mesh.

Dror Kaspi was inspired by the sunflower seed spiral pattern's different directions. This idea was incorporated onto the HELIA lamp series to resemble the delicate nature with the unconventional material of concrete. To create the woven design, the label had to create its own special mixture with a unique method of casting. The light illuminates through the little perforations between the weaves and openings. The lighting fixtures are available in: light gray, white, dark gray, yellow, blue and red.


Image Credit: Eran Turgeman
Trend Themes
1. Concrete-crafted Lamps - Creating lamps with concrete as a material challenges traditional notions of lighting design and offers a unique aesthetic appeal.
2. Delicate Design Contrasted with Harsh Material - Pairing delicate designs with seemingly harsh materials can create a visually striking contrast and add an element of surprise to functional objects.
3. Pushing Creative Boundaries - Exploring new materials and pushing the boundaries of design can lead to innovative and unexpected results that capture attention and spark curiosity.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Design - The lighting design industry can embrace concrete as a material to create unique and unconventional lighting fixtures that cater to a niche market seeking distinct and eye-catching designs.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can benefit from incorporating the juxtaposition of delicate design elements and industrial materials into products such as lamps, which can serve as statement pieces in interior design.
3. Material Innovation - The use of concrete in unconventional applications, such as creating lamps, showcases the potential for material innovation and opens up opportunities for exploring the boundaries of traditional material usage in various industries.
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