Gudpaka Lamp by gt2P is a Weave of Traditional and Technological Technique
Amelia Roblin — January 20, 2012 — Art & Design
This isn't the first shaggy lampshade you may have encountered recently, but there is still an undoubtedly eccentric charm to the Gudpaka Lamp by gt2P. This mammoth of a pendant lamp covered in a thick and tousled alpaca wool, exuding the warmth and softness one desires in a light fixture.
Of course, these qualities are satisfied quite unconventionally, through the careful acquisition and treatment of wool from the llama's cousin. It has been hand-woven into alpaca felt and molded into the animal-esque shape of two furry lumps.
This form is constructed on an intricate frame of plywood triangles which is capped by a shell of heat-formed ABS plastic. The Gudpaka Lamp by gt2P (Great Things to People) is a "game of opposites," created through the cooperation of traditional and highly technical methods.
Of course, these qualities are satisfied quite unconventionally, through the careful acquisition and treatment of wool from the llama's cousin. It has been hand-woven into alpaca felt and molded into the animal-esque shape of two furry lumps.
This form is constructed on an intricate frame of plywood triangles which is capped by a shell of heat-formed ABS plastic. The Gudpaka Lamp by gt2P (Great Things to People) is a "game of opposites," created through the cooperation of traditional and highly technical methods.
Trend Themes
1. Natural Material Lighting - Opportunities exist to explore the use of unconventional materials, like alpaca wool, in lighting fixtures for a unique and eco-friendly design approach.
2. Mixed Media Lamp Design - Designers may find value in combining traditional and high-tech methods, like using wool from llamas and goats, and intricate frames made of plywood triangles and heat-formed ABS plastic.
3. Sustainable Lighting Innovation - In the trend towards sustainability, businesses specializing in lighting could make breakthroughs by using a combination of unique and eco-friendly materials to produce lighting fixtures that conserve energy.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - Innovative designers in the lighting industry may consider incorporating natural, unconventional materials such as alpaca wool into the design and manufacture of their products.
2. Fashion - Fashion houses could embrace collaborations with lighting companies, advising in the use of fabrics like wool and alpaca to create intriguing, industry-disruptive designs.
3. Sustainable Design - Lighting producers looking to move forward in the sustainable design space might explore environmentally friendly materials like alpaca wool, which can add both aesthetic and environmental value to their final products.
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