Cassini-Huygens is the name of the space mission to Saturn, launched on October 15th, 1997, in collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency. The objective was to study the system and environment of the planet.
In 2019, the space mission to Saturn is still being referenced. Merve Kahraman is a New York City-based designer who embraces the historic event to create the 'Cassini' lighting collection. The silhouettes of the lamps are envisioned to "mimic the appearance of Saturn and its systems." For the pieces, Merve Kahraman employed a combination of metal, glass, and wooden rattan.
The lamps exhibit a slick contemporary aesthetic that definitely captures the eye. As the Cassini-Huygens expedition is described as a "mission of firsts," the space mission boldly lends itself to design interpretation.
Saturn-inspired Lamp Designs
Merve Kahraman's is Inspired by the 1997 Space Mission to Saturn
Trend Themes
1. Saturn-inspired Lamp Designs - Opportunity for designers to create unique lighting collections inspired by space missions.
2. Contemporary Aesthetic - Trend towards sleek and modern lamp designs.
3. Design Interpretation of Space Missions - Growing interest in incorporating space mission themes into product design.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - Opportunity for lighting companies to develop Saturn-inspired lamp collections.
2. Interior Design - Space mission themes can be incorporated into interior design projects.
3. Product Design - Designers can explore space mission themes in their product design process.