Light Air is aptly named considering that it plays on the idea of negative space. It takes a traditional table lamp and turns it on its head. This is achieved by way of getting rid of the stand and base only to replace it with a transparent box that keeps the lampshade suspended where it usually would be. As though part of a magic trick, Light Air is visually striking in a surreal and modern way.
Designed by Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet for Kartell, Light Air is made using methacrylate, which is the most transparent plastic used in the car industry. According to Design Milk, "The material contains conical parabola within it that helps diffuse the light rays."
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Light Air by Eugeni Quitllet is a Surreal Version of Traditional Lamps
Trend Themes
1. Surreal Lighting - Designing lighting fixtures that challenge conventional shapes and create a surreal visual experience.
2. Transparent Design - Using transparent materials to give traditional objects a modern and minimalist aesthetic.
3. Light Diffusion Technology - Incorporating innovative light diffusion techniques and materials to enhance the lighting experience.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Design - Opportunity for lighting designers to push creative boundaries and create visually striking and unconventional lighting fixtures.
2. Plastics Manufacturing - Innovative use of transparent plastics in various industries, including lighting, to create unique and modern designs.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can explore the use of surreal lighting fixtures to transform spaces and create captivating visual experiences.