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Desk lamp with a
focus on materiality and movement.
Tug
Material Exploration
The goal of this project was to investigate a specific material and process, then highlight its unique attributes as the central point of the design.
For Tug, steam bent plywood was chosen as it has a unique balance between elegant and utilitarian.
Sketch Ideation
Development focused on exploring ways to celebrate the elegance of curved plywood, as well as making it a functional element of the design.
Sketch Model
Sketch model used to validate the possibility of a sliding curved neck.
Light position adjusted by tugging the handle at the base of the neck​.
The Lamp
Tug to Adjust
Tugging the handle moves the neck through the base, adjusting light angle. Shade can be rotated to further adjust direction.
The head holds the on/off switch and rotates to change light direction.
The Head
Movement
Tugging the handle moves the neck the base, resulting in adjusted angle. Neck supported by three bearings.
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