'Natural' Lighting

Just a few quick examples of good product design, specifically lights that employ nature themes.

The heat of the bulb makes this shape-memory alloy lamp 'bloom' whenever the light is turned on. 'Hanabi', the Japanese word for fireworks, literally means 'flower + fire.' Both flowers and fire fade away so quickly and easily. Like its namesake, this light flickers between beauty and disappearance.

Below are the Aloe series of lights by Jeremy Cole. From left to right, the Aloe Blossom, Aloe Bud and Aloe Shoot - which together represent the life cycle of the plant. The pendant lights are very sculptural, each made from hand-finished porcelain. Prices start at about $700 US, with massive demand being expressed.

Above: the noir and table top version of the light
Below: the Aloe plant itself.

Couldn't help adding these, even thought they deviate from the theme abit:

On the left is Chris Kabels pin light. I've lost the specifics but basically you stab these small lights into the plushy blob and a current is transfered to them bringing them to life. It just strikes me as a very fun and unique object - people love having interactivity in products. The lighting rack on the right (sorry dont have a source for it) is another example of such customisation.

The Nendo Light
Jeremy Cole
Chris Kabel

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