UK-based design studio Fung + Bedford creates the Sora Pendant Light for Danish imprint Frandsen. The light is inspired by the Japanese art of origami. The suspended light has a horizontal shape and is held up by two cords. It is also flanked by the intrusions on the side that appear to be wings, applied to create the illusion that the Sora light is floating in the air.
To illuminate the lamp, it boasts an LED strip light at the bottom to evoke a warm and soft glow. It spreads throughout the structure of the Sora, which is constructed from Tyvek. Tevyk is a synthetic material that is thin and similar to paper, made by compressing fibers together.
Image Credit: Fung + Bedford
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Origami-inspired Lighting
- Exploring new ways to integrate traditional art forms into modern lighting designs.
- Suspended Light Fixtures
- Redesigning traditional lighting fixtures to create visually captivating suspended installations.
- Innovative Material Applications
- Leveraging synthetic materials like Tyvek to introduce lightweight and durable elements in lighting design.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- Utilizing origami-inspired lighting to enhance the aesthetics and ambiance of interior spaces.
- Home Decor
- Integrating suspended light fixtures as statement pieces to elevate home decor styles.
- Material Engineering
- Developing new applications for innovative materials like Tyvek in the realm of lighting and product design.
