Ventilite by Chris Jackson Gives Construction Materials Second Life
Amelia Roblin — August 11, 2011 — Eco
References: industrialdesignserved
One is bound to appreciate the Ventilite by Chris Jackson for its success at combining found objects into a polished product. There is a stigma that pieces made from reclaimed materials assume a junky appearance, but this example reveals a truly endearing item.
The resourceful designer employed leftover elements from a previous project that become a highly effective and undoubtedly eclectic lampshade. The prefabricated and finished louvered panels may have served ideally as vent returns, yet their mundane quality is actually better celebrated though this unconventional use.
Four tapered legs and a frame support the one-of-a-king light fixture, accented with a delightful coat of pea green paint. The bulb is fitted with a cord escaping immediately beneath it and the Ventilite by Chris Jackson lets it cleverly escape through a hole in one leg.
The resourceful designer employed leftover elements from a previous project that become a highly effective and undoubtedly eclectic lampshade. The prefabricated and finished louvered panels may have served ideally as vent returns, yet their mundane quality is actually better celebrated though this unconventional use.
Four tapered legs and a frame support the one-of-a-king light fixture, accented with a delightful coat of pea green paint. The bulb is fitted with a cord escaping immediately beneath it and the Ventilite by Chris Jackson lets it cleverly escape through a hole in one leg.
Trend Themes
1. Reclaimed Materials - Opportunity for businesses to repurpose leftover materials and create unique, eco-friendly products.
2. Unconventional Use - Potential for businesses to find innovative applications for mundane objects and materials.
3. Eclectic Design - Demand for products that bring together diverse elements and styles to create visually appealing and unique pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create eco-friendly products using reclaimed materials.
2. Interior Design - Opportunity for designers to incorporate unconventional and eclectic pieces into their projects.
3. Lighting Industry - Innovative opportunity to create unique lighting fixtures using unconventional materials and designs.
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