Knitted Lamp Collection Features Crocheted Pouches as Supportive Shades
Amelia Roblin — January 9, 2014 — Art & Design
References: studio-beam & design-milk
The primary material of wool serves several purposes in each Knitted Lamp. Decoration, composition and practicality are covered by this wonderfully workable medium. This series suspended lights exudes warmth and whimsicality and owes credit to a collaboration between Oded Sapir, Ariel Zuckerman and Adva Bruner.
Manual crocheting methods finish off each industrially knitted net to form a "three-dimensional sheet of fabric." Large spherical lightbulbs are dropped into the sock-like sacks and the threads begin to split around their surfaces. The colorful woven wool of the Knitted Lamps acts as an unconventional lampshade, while helping to string up the elements as peculiar pendant lamps. They look lighthearted and delightful when installed solo, and when they're grouped together.
Manual crocheting methods finish off each industrially knitted net to form a "three-dimensional sheet of fabric." Large spherical lightbulbs are dropped into the sock-like sacks and the threads begin to split around their surfaces. The colorful woven wool of the Knitted Lamps acts as an unconventional lampshade, while helping to string up the elements as peculiar pendant lamps. They look lighthearted and delightful when installed solo, and when they're grouped together.
Trend Themes
1. Knitted Lighting - The trend of using knitted materials for lighting fixtures creates opportunities for sustainable and customizable designs.
2. Industrial + Handmade Collaboration - The trend of combining industrial knitting with handmade crocheting techniques, opens opportunities for unique and customizable product lines.
3. Suspended Lighting - The trend of using suspended lighting designs, offers opportunities for creative lighting solutions that can transform the ambiance of a space.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The knitted lamp trend has potential for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry, offering unique and customizable lighting solutions for commercial and residential spaces.
2. Lighting Manufacturing - The collaboration between industrial and handmade techniques in lighting manufacturing provides opportunities for innovative and sustainable designs.
3. Textile Production - The use of knitted materials in lighting designs creates opportunities for textile manufacturers to innovate and expand product offerings in the lighting industry.
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