Lowroof, a homeware brand based in Seoul, South Korea, recently debuted the Nick Lamp. The lamp was inspired by sunset and symbolizes the end of the day. It was designed based on the circle of the sun, with visual elements that slowly darken through hourglass sand. The sand works to slowly obscure the light to adjust the illumination level.
The hourglass element of the lamp implies the time of the day, expresses the flow of time, and the falling sand slowly covers the light source. The lamp is comprised of wood, glass, and aluminum to create warmth and softness that is reminiscent of the concept.
Users can rotate the dimmer hand counterclockwise, the sand will fall and cover the light source. Depending on how much you rotate the dimmer handle, you can control how long the sand will fall. If you rotate clockwise again while the sand is falling, it will no longer fall and you can maintain it at the illumination level.
Image Credit: Lowroof
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sunset-inspired Homeware
- There is an opportunity for homeware brands to create products inspired by the colors and sensations of a sunset.
- Visual Timepieces
- Designers can create visually interesting timepieces that symbolize the flow of time, like the hourglass in the Nick Lamp.
- Adjustable Illumination
- Incorporating adjustable illumination features in lighting products can add versatility and functionality for users.
Where This Applies
- Home Decor
- The home decor industry can incorporate elements of nature and time to create unique products like the Nick Lamp.
- Lighting
- The lighting industry has an opportunity to incorporate adjustable illumination features in products for added convenience and functionality.
- Design
- Designers can create visually interesting products that symbolize abstract concepts, like the Nick Lamp's representation of the passage of time.
