Soyida Akhtar designed the Module Table Lamp. She aimed to employ a range of craft practices and processes with a strong contemporary aesthetic to create the tabletop accessory. The lighting project began with Akhtar's observation of interiors and the use of lighting.
The lamp was born out of an initiative called Design Creators. Akhtar collaborated with Wedgwood to design the Module Table Lamp with stackable shapes. The lamp boasts soft edges and ceramic modules connected by a brass cylinder. Moreover, the cylinder is a connecting part with the double function of concealing the wireless LED light source and allowing the other components to stack vertically. In addition, users can charge the wireless light via a USB port.
Stackable Modular Lamps
The Module Table Lamp is Inspired by Teapots and Contemporary Lighting
Trend Themes
1. Stackable Lamps - There is room for innovation in designing new types of stackable lamps that could serve multifunctional purposes.
2. Wireless Charging Lamp - The opportunity for disruptive innovation exists in creating more energy-efficient table lamps that can charge wirelessly while still providing ambient lighting.
3. Ceramic-metal Hybrid Lamp - The potential for disruption exists in developing new hybrid materials to create elegant and durable lighting fixtures that combine the best of ceramics and metal.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture manufacturers could tap into the new market of stackable lighting fixtures to diversify their offerings and cater to customers who prioritize space-saving designs.
2. Smart Home - Smart home technology companies could integrate wireless charging capabilities into table lamps to make them more intelligent and energy-saving, and to provide more convenience to consumers.
3. Ceramics - Ceramics manufacturers could take advantage of the increasing popularity of ceramics in home décor by exploring more hybrid materials to create lighting fixtures that are both functional and artistic.