Danish Designer Vibeke Fonnesbe Schmidt Shows Off Cheerful Lighting
Tracy Wallace — March 29, 2011 — Art & Design
References: becauselondon
Creative Danish Designer Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt, will be showing her recent lamp design titled, 'Bau' at the Salone de Mobile in Milan, Italy this year. The designer is well-known for her geometrically shaped and brightly colored furniture. Schmidt is fond of using wood as her medium and this sculptural chandelier illustrates that.
The brilliance in the design is the challenge of taking an object like a chandelier which is often seen as formal lighting and makes it fun. Schmidt does this by using wood instead of crystal and primary colors instead of metallic -- all while incorporating the popular DIY concept. Purchasers of the lamp need not worry if they aren’t the crafty type. The Bau light comes with all color instructions and interlocking pieces.
The kits by Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt will be available in two sizes and DIYers are advised to create a unique setting by lighting a room with more than one as well as mixing the sizes.
The brilliance in the design is the challenge of taking an object like a chandelier which is often seen as formal lighting and makes it fun. Schmidt does this by using wood instead of crystal and primary colors instead of metallic -- all while incorporating the popular DIY concept. Purchasers of the lamp need not worry if they aren’t the crafty type. The Bau light comes with all color instructions and interlocking pieces.
The kits by Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt will be available in two sizes and DIYers are advised to create a unique setting by lighting a room with more than one as well as mixing the sizes.
Trend Themes
1. Geometric-colored Furniture - Opportunity for designers to create furniture that combines geometric shapes and vibrant colors, appealing to consumers looking for unique and cheerful home decor.
2. DIY Lighting - Potential for innovative designers to create DIY lighting kits that allow consumers to personalize their lighting fixtures using interlocking pieces and colorful instructions.
3. Alternative Materials for Chandeliers - Disruptive opportunity for designers to explore using materials like wood instead of traditional crystal to create chandeliers that are more playful and unconventional.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can leverage the trend of geometric-colored furniture to create modern and eye-catching designs that cater to consumers looking for bold home decor.
2. Lighting Industry - The DIY lighting trend presents an opportunity for the lighting industry to develop innovative lighting kits that empower consumers to customize their lighting fixtures and create unique lighting experiences.
3. Home Decor - The use of alternative materials in chandelier designs opens up possibilities for the home decor industry to offer unconventional and playful lighting options that appeal to a wider range of consumers.
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