project 2 rationale

Light fixtures are not just useful for the purpose of illumination. They are also very good aesthetic pieces that can be used to decorate and improve the overall ambiance of the space, whether it’s on a ceiling, wall, floor or table lights, they illuminate an incredible look and appeal that can change the setting and overall feel to the home, office, restaurant or store. One of the most popular lighting fixtures that can be adapted is the pendant light.

Through the use of a JCdecaux advertisement poster and transforming it into a mass produced light shade which was flat-packable.

My light (Illuminate) was inspired by the twisted folds that ribbons and bows attain in gift wrapping as well as the circular curvy rolled look you get when you roll a poster up which reflects the nature of the material, being able to fold, roll and twist. There are gaps and hollowness left at the final stages of assemblage of the light, this being another effect I wanted to create when the pendant light was lit up. I also believed that it allows the light to illuminate in a nice glow and pattern from the shape of the light created. The idea behind this light is all in the folds and curviness that the material can be transformed in; it is simple yet effective in producing light.

Through the process of this light there was some difficulty with the light being massed produced but by using strips of this material it made it a lot easier to be cut. Another problem was how to attach the light together without using tape or glue of any sort, this lead to the use of metal clips as they were the most successful method to hold my light together.

 This pendant light is easily massed produced as it is cut in 5 thick strips with marked outlines for the folded area. The clips are also made easily through pressing aluminium pieces and cutting the shape of it. This light shade can be assembled either way depending on the colour you prefer, for example the blue side or the pure white. You can also decide how many sides you want ranging from 3-5 allowing versatility.