Earlier this year, designer Jamie Norris debuted a collection of digitally handmade lighting that captivated audiences with its extremely elegant and sophisticated silhouettes. The descriptor "digitally handmade" may sound like a contradiction, however, this term arises as designers continue to innovate the design process. In Norris' case, the lighting is digitally handmade because it "combines traditional handcrafting with digital technology and machinery." This allows the designer to create a limited number of products (or even one-of pieces), which brings the value up.
In addition to relying on an innovative manufacturing method, the 3D-printed lighting by Jamie Norris also boasts some exciting material use. With an eye on reducing waste, the creative utilized a special "bio-degradable polymer that includes waste oyster and scallop shells." This also contributes to a unique texture for the lighting designs.
Digitally Handmade Lighting Designs
Jamie Norris' Collection of Lights is Elegant and Striking
Trend Themes
1. Digitally Handmade Lighting - Designers are combining traditional handcrafting with digital technology and machinery to create unique lighting designs.
2. 3D Printing and Sustainable Materials - 3D printing is being used to create lighting designs using eco-friendly materials like waste oyster and scallop shells, reducing waste and creating textures.
3. Limited Edition Products - By creating limited numbers of digitally handmade lighting designs, designers are increasing the value and exclusivity of their products.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Design - Lighting designers can use 3D printing and eco-friendly materials to create unique and exclusive designs.
2. Sustainable Materials - The use of waste oyster and scallop shells in lighting design is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the sustainable materials industry.
3. 3D Printing - The combination of traditional handcrafting with digital technology and machinery in lighting design is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the 3D printing industry.