This lamp was my first piece designed in 2014 as part of the foundation of Parallel Design Lab, a venture that sought to generate innovative and competitive design proposals that would allow users to acquire differential products with the possibility of being customized and adapted to their spaces.
Fig is important because in it, I developed several principles that would later be reflected in the general aesthetics of my further design proposals. Moreover, it is the result of a series of personal passions for the forms of nature and the desire to provide functionality and transmit emotions to our customers.
Simulation of the assembly of the fig lamp tensioning structure.
An IFU overview render. Information for the Fig assembly. SolidWorks, SolidWorks Composer, Illlustrator and Autodesk
This is a product designed to be assembled by the user. The main reason is to optimize the space in all its manufacturing processes from laser cutting pattern to packaging and shipping. It was first designed taking as a reference a mock-up model in which a series of flat surfaces cut with great precision allow us to obtain a more complex three-dimensional figure through the use of self-supporting joints. A major effort was made to avoid the use of external hardware like screws to simplify the user experience. The less, the better.
Simulation of the path of a spoke along its track rail on the top plate. Media for user reference.
Hand and digital sketching process where most conceptual ideas took part. Back stage I was trying to find a way to create an integrated balance between organic forms, functionality and the physical boundaries of materials such as wood and laminated plastics. It was decided to use laser cutting technology as the main process as it represents short transformation times and a great ability to adapt to critical changes.
SolidWorks 3D modeling process where concepts take shape with a production approach.
First pattern series designed for laser cutting machinery. The principle of modularity has a direct relationship with the optimization of resources. Parts with the same shape can be easily stacked, replaced or modified.
The zero model provided information that allowed decisions to be made at different levels in order to achieve product improvements with a view to its commercialization. Inner structure was replaced from plywood to 3mm PMMA and
Renderings for commercial purposes
The ability to configure shapes indefinitely makes it possible to propose interfaces for the user to take part in the design process. The same structure can comprise the use of different veneer shields. Thus the user can change the appearance of his lamp and the lighting of his space without completely changing the whole product.
