Monthly Archives: August 2009
blade runner for real: kumho asiana headquarters
1982′s Blade Runner vividly depicted a dystopian future for Los Angeles 2019. Back in 1982, massive multi-story video screens on the sides of buildings were extremely far-fetched sci-fi, something only the film industry could visualize. Well, the future has arrived
blade runner for real: kumho asiana headquarters
1982′s Blade Runner vividly depicted a dystopian future for Los Angeles 2019. Back in 1982, massive multi-story video screens on the sides of buildings were extremely far-fetched sci-fi, something only the film industry could visualize. Well, the future has arrived
cloud lamps by jordy fu
Yu Jordy Fu is a British designer and artist that has a collection of gorgeous cut-paper lanterns for sale.
cloud lamps by jordy fu
Yu Jordy Fu is a British designer and artist that has a collection of gorgeous cut-paper lanterns for sale.
corian: not just your countertop anymore
Dupont, with their Corian line, has seemingly done more in the past few years to promote creative new approaches to lighting than any of the major lighting conglomerates. Corian has a few major advantages: Its malleability allows it to be
corian: not just your countertop anymore
Dupont, with their Corian line, has seemingly done more in the past few years to promote creative new approaches to lighting than any of the major lighting conglomerates. Corian has a few major advantages: Its malleability allows it to be
light platforms
B&N Industries produces some simple internally illuminated display boxes. Targeted at retail, they also could work nicely for hospitality and residential features.
light platforms
B&N Industries produces some simple internally illuminated display boxes. Targeted at retail, they also could work nicely for hospitality and residential features.
ross lovegrove: ted talk video
Ross Lovegross created the Yamagiwa System X in the post below. Check out this great Ted video of Ross from 2005 where he is humorous, a touch cocky, and quickly covers his methods, goals and very cool studio space.
ross lovegrove: ted talk video
Ross Lovegross created the Yamagiwa System X in the post below. Check out this great Ted video of Ross from 2005 where he is humorous, a touch cocky, and quickly covers his methods, goals and very cool studio space.
non-lighting inspiration: nervous system
Nervous System is a Boston area startup run by two MIT + Harvard grads with various degrees in biology, architecture and mathematics. So far, they are producing several lines of jewelry, but the possibilities for architecture and lighting are obvious.
non-lighting inspiration: nervous system
Nervous System is a Boston area startup run by two MIT + Harvard grads with various degrees in biology, architecture and mathematics. So far, they are producing several lines of jewelry, but the possibilities for architecture and lighting are obvious.
yamagiwa system X
Yamagiwa’s System X definitely falls under the category of “NOT A DOWNLIGHT!”
light emitting wallpaper concept by jonas samson
Jonas Samson is a Dutch industrial designer who teased the blogosphere with a very cool illuminated surface concept. Unfortunately, beyond the images, there is no technical info floating around the web. I’m betting that he used either electroluminescent or light
light emitting wallpaper concept by jonas samson
Jonas Samson is a Dutch industrial designer who teased the blogosphere with a very cool illuminated surface concept. Unfortunately, beyond the images, there is no technical info floating around the web. I’m betting that he used either electroluminescent or light
aqua creations
Aqua Creations is a Tel Aviv-based lighting manufacturer with a line of large-scale, silk-wrapped fixtures. This small company is using fantastic organic-inspired forms to explore and generate new formats in lighting. Many of their products are better classified as “light
aqua creations
Aqua Creations is a Tel Aviv-based lighting manufacturer with a line of large-scale, silk-wrapped fixtures. This small company is using fantastic organic-inspired forms to explore and generate new formats in lighting. Many of their products are better classified as “light
gkd metal fabrics: media mesh
GKD Metal Fabrics is a supplier of interwoven metal meshes for large-scale architectural use. GKD Mediamesh, a metal fabric product with integral LED video system, is an excellent example of the integration of green design + digital media in architecture.
gkd metal fabrics: media mesh
GKD Metal Fabrics is a supplier of interwoven metal meshes for large-scale architectural use. GKD Mediamesh, a metal fabric product with integral LED video system, is an excellent example of the integration of green design + digital media in architecture.
modular arts wall panels
Modular Arts makes a series of decorative, textural wall panels. Cast from composite mineral powder, each 32″ square panel includes interlocking tongue and groove edges to ensure proper alignment.
modular arts wall panels
Modular Arts makes a series of decorative, textural wall panels. Cast from composite mineral powder, each 32″ square panel includes interlocking tongue and groove edges to ensure proper alignment.
Shapeways: 3D printing for the masses
Shapeways is a Philips spin-off company focused on bringing 3D rapid manufacturing technologies to main-stream consumers. Although they don’t sell any actual lighting fixtures, Shapeways offers an intriguing glimpse into the future of the lighting industry.
Shapeways: 3D printing for the masses
Shapeways is a Philips spin-off company focused on bringing 3D rapid manufacturing technologies to main-stream consumers. Although they don’t sell any actual lighting fixtures, Shapeways offers an intriguing glimpse into the future of the lighting industry.
old-school show control: binloops
What in the world are the machines shown above?
sci-fi no more: 3d printing suppliers
Let’s say you want to create your own light fixture. If you can model in 3D, then having rapid prototypes machined or printed has become incredibly easy and relatively cheap to do. It opens up an entire new world of
sci-fi no more: 3d printing suppliers
Let’s say you want to create your own light fixture. If you can model in 3D, then having rapid prototypes machined or printed has become incredibly easy and relatively cheap to do. It opens up an entire new world of
greenpix media wall
GreenPIX is a landmark installation completed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics by Simone Giostra & Partners and Arup. It is a self contained, completely off-the-grid, low-resolution-video architectural surface. It is a unique hybrid, with solar cells integrated into the front of
greenpix media wall
GreenPIX is a landmark installation completed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics by Simone Giostra & Partners and Arup. It is a self contained, completely off-the-grid, low-resolution-video architectural surface. It is a unique hybrid, with solar cells integrated into the front of
lighting tattoos
Sha-Do is a series of pattern-projecting fixtures from a German designer, Peter Buning.
lighting tattoos
Sha-Do is a series of pattern-projecting fixtures from a German designer, Peter Buning.
O2 Media Cloud
European cell phone provider O2 had a stunning booth at the 2005 CeBIT convention; four years later it remains a striking design.
O2 Media Cloud
European cell phone provider O2 had a stunning booth at the 2005 CeBIT convention; four years later it remains a striking design.
