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16MAR 2012

Cocoon lamp / Voxel Studio

Posted in Design - Design by Voxel Studio | Tags: Parametric

 A cocoon is a shell, which larvae of varies insects, particularly caterpillars, are building for their metamorphosis.

The caterpillars use for this a liquid which is pressed out from their spinneret and hardens in the air quickly.

 The conceptual idea comes from this parallel to the PolyJet technology, at which a liquid photopolymer is applied out of nozzles and hardens through UV-light.

 The adaption of the construction and the clean design of a cocoon lead to the emergence of the inner element.

Its geometry is formed by spun threads, which wind protectingly around the light source.

 The white and hard material „VeroWhite“ is perfectly suited for this construction, because it provides the required rigidity and disseminates, through its reflective surface, the light further into the space.

 A dark layer „TangoBlackPlus“, which is applied to the surfaces of the side of the lamellae, provides the desired color contrast and protects the surface.

At its lower end a special fitting is formed, to which the holding element can be connected to.

 This way the cocoon can be connected to the mounting element.

 This organic form proceeds in swings around the cocoon enclosing it.

Being printed out of “DigitalMaterial” of the PolyJet matrix technology, based on the mixture of “VeroWhite” and “TangoBlackPlus” materials, results in a gray, neither completely stiff nor completely flexible construction arose.

 Additionally, very soft, linear elements follow the surface and assure protection, skid resistance, and a comfortable haptic, when applied around the luminaire.

 This can be turned, laid or hung up in different positions.

The optical appearance or the desired effect can be defined by the user.

 The design should have the potential, arising from the PolyJet production process, to exhibit geometrically on the one hand, but also to display the different properties of the material combination in terms of rigidity, reflexion and feel of the surface.

Design team:
Voxel Studio

Status:
Completed

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