Louis Poulsen Recognizes Gabriel Tan for His Design
Kalin Ned — October 22, 2025 — Art & Design
References: louispoulsen
Louis Poulsen has initiated its inaugural Designer of the Year 2025 award, designating the honor to Gabriel Tan for his work on the Rumee Portable Lamp. The product's form is noted as being inspired by the silhouette of a wide-brimmed hat. The resulting sculptural object is both visually appealing and ergonomic to handle.
The Rumee Portable Lamp's nomenclature is derived from a Danish word for "room," with a phonetic suggestion of "roommate," implying a sense of portable companionship. Functionally, the lamp is engineered to provide two types of illumination — a directed, downward beam intended for tasks like reading, and a softer, omnidirectional ambient glow, which is achieved through a frosted diffuser. Constructed mainly from recycled plastics, Gabriel Tan's Rumee Portable Lamp is powered by a rechargeable battery, features a user-replaceable LED light source.
Image Credit: Gabriel Tan
The Rumee Portable Lamp's nomenclature is derived from a Danish word for "room," with a phonetic suggestion of "roommate," implying a sense of portable companionship. Functionally, the lamp is engineered to provide two types of illumination — a directed, downward beam intended for tasks like reading, and a softer, omnidirectional ambient glow, which is achieved through a frosted diffuser. Constructed mainly from recycled plastics, Gabriel Tan's Rumee Portable Lamp is powered by a rechargeable battery, features a user-replaceable LED light source.
Image Credit: Gabriel Tan
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