The Japanese designers from Nendo have managed to converted traditional Japanese expert paper manipulating into designing a series of crumpled paper lamps called Semi-Wrinkle Washi.
According to the designers for this collection, "Washi is made by passing fine screens through a bath of plant pulp and water to collect the pulp, then by drying the screens and peeling off the new paper sheets." These lamps are made to go through a process that makes the shades of the lamp so smooth that they could be confused with modified white glass or plastic. This lamp collection is beautifully and gently crumpled at the top and smooth at the bottom. "Rather than pasting sheets of washi together to create forms, the company uses the same process to create beautiful seamless forms that are three-dimensional from the start," says Nendo on the creation of the lamps.
Delicately Crumpled Lamps
These Japanese Lamps are Crumpled at the Top and Smooth at the Bottom
Trend Themes
1. Crumpled Paper Lighting - The trend of crumpled paper lighting presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique and visually striking lighting fixtures.
2. Seamless Form Creation - The trend of using a seamless process to create three-dimensional forms presents an opportunity for businesses to explore innovative design solutions.
3. Traditional Craft Innovation - The trend of incorporating traditional craft techniques into contemporary design presents an opportunity for businesses to create products that blend heritage with modern aesthetics.
Industry Implications
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