The Nexus Kitset pendant lamp is at once contemporary and industrial with a hint of a Victorian vibe as well. Although it seems to be inspired by geometrical shapes, from spheres to rectangles and more, its overall design looks like an iron wrought ball that can't really decide to which era it belongs.
Created by Industrial designer Kent Blazek, the Nexus Kitset pendant lamp is not actually made out of iron, or any metal for that matter. The Nexus Kitset is actually fashioned out of 60 identical blackened okoume plywood pieces held together by plastic rivets. Not only that, its spherical shape is actually a deltoidal hexecontahedron, which is created by the pull the plastic has on the flexible plywood. Hence its name, which means "A connection or series of connections linking two or more things."
Spherical Gridlike Lighting
Kent Blazek's Nexus Kitset Relies on a Series of Connections
Trend Themes
1. Geometrical Lighting - Opportunity for creating lighting fixtures inspired by geometrical shapes, combining contemporary and industrial designs.
2. Plywood Innovation - Exploration of different applications for blackened okoume plywood, such as in the construction of furniture and decorative objects.
3. Flexible Design - Development of products that utilize flexible materials to create unique and customizable shapes and structures.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Incorporating geometrical lighting fixtures into interior design projects to add a modern and industrial touch to spaces.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunity for incorporating blackened okoume plywood in the production of furniture pieces, offering a unique aesthetic and sustainable material option.
3. Product Design - Exploring the use of flexible materials in product design to create innovative and customizable solutions across various industries.