Environmental Technology 2 - Fall 2021
The design intention behind this lamp is to create a structure that alludes to the suspension and weightlessness of light, in balance with a heavy mass that grounds it to the Earth. The design concept is inspired by hot air balloons, and designed in a way to make the lantern seem as if it rises off the base through the warmth of light. The design is also inspired by Noguchi's "Akari" light sculptures, where I utilized the materials and methods of construction from traditional Gifu construction of paper lanterns.
It is a small table lamp for the bedside table or any surface in a low lit environment. The intended use of this lamp is to create ambient lighting composed of soft, amber light that alludes to the quality of fire in traditional paper lanterns.
Dimensions - Total Height (with base): 10.5" Total Width: 7" Length (lantern shade): 6"
