Designed by South African artist Jesse Ede, the Orbit light is an innovative celestial-inspired light that turns full circle to mimic the moon. Inspired by the trajectory of the moon around the earth, this light continues Ede's lunar-themed series, which began with the Lunar table and bench. The light itself is constructed from solid brass and features an arm and bulb that moves in a full 360-degree rotation around the cast-bronze bowl. This allows the Orbit light to illuminate from any chosen angle.
The light also features a distinct patina that gives the light a raw and aged appearance. Ede is apparently very drawn to this aesthetic as the natural finish to his work illuminates the contrast of man-made processes and raw materials.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Celestial-inspired Lighting
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating lighting fixtures that mimic celestial bodies like the moon.
- 360-degree Rotating Lights
- Chance for disruptive innovation in developing lights that can rotate a full 360-degrees around a fixed point for versatile illumination.
- Raw and Aged Aesthetics
- Potential for disruptive innovation in designing lighting products with distinct patinas and raw, aged appearances for a unique aesthetic appeal.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry by integrating celestial-inspired lighting fixtures into modern spaces.
- Lighting Manufacturing
- Chance for disruptive innovation in the lighting manufacturing industry by developing lights with 360-degree rotation capabilities for versatile use.
- Decorative Arts
- Potential for disruptive innovation in the decorative arts industry by incorporating raw and aged aesthetics in lighting designs for artistic appeal.
