Euclidian Light

2017
Vancouver, BC. Canada
Lisa Lai: Industrial Design, CNC, Laser-cutting, 3D Modeling, Soldering
Materials: : Recycled birch wood, Recycled Plexi-glass, Earth magnets
Size: 10” x 10” x 3”
Euclidean Light is a dynamic light made from recycled materials, connected through fabric hinges and powered by coinciding earth magnets that connect light blocks together. The light is adjustable from a square shape to an equilateral triangle shape using Euclidean geometry and able to emit less or more lights depending on the shape that is formed by the user. It uses warm LEDs, powered by a flip switch, and uses a 110V outlet cord.

Process

Brief

Design an adjustable/adaptable tabletop task lighting system utilizing LED lighting technology and wood as the primary material element. Must use a plug in form sit flat on a table provide healthy amount of light for task and fit within 10 inch cube space have a dynamic component. Simple clean look that uses simple shape and form for its function. Will not incorporate many buttons or complex details

MOOD WORDS

RESEARCH + Sketches

Preliminary inspo from wooden puzzles, geometric modern shapes, and material inspiration of wood and glass.

PAPER PROTOTYPE

Using copper tape and paper foam core, a prototype was made for proof of concept to make sure that form is user friendsly as well that the magnetic points would connect the lights together

WOOD Prototype

Based off of 3D modelled work, all side panels and angles were implemented on recycled birch plywood. The plexiglass was laser cut and frosted through sanding and a soft coat of frosting spray paint from the inside.