CONCEPT STATEMENT:

The word Entracte means ‘between acts’. This interlude occurred in the middle of a theater piece and was originally used to replace the candles to ensure decent lighting during the whole performance. The length of an act was determined by the time it took for the candles to melt, the height of the flame regarding the candle stick indicated the time that remained. The Entracte lamp is inspired by this experience and aims to use light as a means of embodying and visualizing time. A light bulb can be slid along a rod to set it at the desired height corresponding to a duration between 3 hours and 10 minutes. As time passes, the bulb will move down to the handle. Entracte is designed to accompany you in your daily activities, encouraging you to be aware of the present moment and the time passing around you.

PROJECT SPECS:

Height 35cm, radius 9cm Handle and rod: Turned walnut, hollowed with CNC. Light bulb: Opalescent polyurethane resin, containing LEDs. Internal mechanism: The system is the same as a kitchen timer that is manually wound up, slightly modified to make it silent. It is composed by a spring and gears made by injection-moulded ABS. A groove in the rod connects this mechanism to the light bulb, allowing the vertical movement of bulb along the rod.

BIO:

Mathilde Piel is a French architect and designer who completed her studies at Central Saint Martins London where she developed a particular attention to manufacturing details, materials and the art of crafting. She created Hiatus studio to take a holistic approach to space, combining architecture and object design. Her work tends to invent new uses, practices and experiences that enable a multiplication of space opportunities allowing for appropriation and empowerment.

studiohiatus.com

@hiatustudio

ORIGIN: Paris, France / London, United Kingdom

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

The V-Lamp is a playful reinterpretation of the classic lampshade design, creating the familiar cone of light while offering cordless flexibility. Its shade plugs directly into any electrical outlet, combining traditional form with modern functionality. Whether plugged into a wall socket or positioned freely with an extension cord, the V-Lamp encourages playful interaction and adapts effortlessly to your lighting needs, making it a versatile and stylish addition to any space.

PROJECT SPECS:

The product measures 22 x 22 x 11 cm and is made from high-quality plastic and electronic components. It features standard lighting components that are easily interchangeable. The prototype was created using 3D printing to test the design and functionality. For mass production, injection molding or rotational molding techniques will be used to ensure quality components.

BIO:

Josua Roters is a German industrial designer and a recent graduate of Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle. He focuses on creating innovative and engaging designs for everyday objects. Among his notable projects are the "Measure Light," which is currently produced by Ingo Maurer GmbH, and "Cable Mania," which examines both the functional and aesthetic roles of cables. Roters has received several awards and has showcased his work at prominent events like Milan Design Week.​

Josuaroters.de

@josua_roters

ORIGIN: Halle, Germany

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

Gaia is an ambient table lamp designed as a sustainable lighting solution, focusing on innovative material design and research into compostable options. Made from Coffiber, a compostable material developed through extensive research on repurposing used coffee grounds. Gaia reimagines waste into functional art. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts, Gaia not only lights up a space but also releases a subtle coffee aroma. It's a multi-sensory experience that blends eco-conscious design, functional art, and coffee culture, bringing the warmth of your favorite daily ritual into your home.

PROJECT SPECS:

Gaia is an 8” x 7.5” ambient table lamp crafted from Coffiber, a compostable material made from repurposed coffee grounds, and powder-coated aluminum piping. It features a 3-light E12 socket with E12 mini LED bulbs. The lamp is sustainably fabricated through a process that involves molding the Coffiber material into its form, creating a functional, eco-friendly piece that subtly emits the aroma of coffee.

BIO:

Zoë Wilson is an industrial designer specializing in furniture and lighting design. Her work focuses on creating home goods that inspire joy while prioritizing sustainability. By integrating eco-friendly materials and innovative practices, she reimagines everyday objects like lamps and tables through a lens of environmental consciousness and functional beauty.

zoewilson.net

@zofunky

ORIGIN: San Francisco Bay Area

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

Sguardo Lamp was born from an encounter and a simple gesture. During a trip to Asia, I met a man sitting outside a shop wearing a large straw farmer's hat, with his gaze directed downward. He caught my attention, and I decided to go ask for some information. It was only when he bent part of the brim of his hat with his hand that our eyes met, leading to a conversation. It was from this small and simple gesture that this table lamp was born, from the simple glance of a person. The fold of the lamp's shade is designed to echo the movement of the brim of the large straw hat worn by the farmer, utilizing this fold to create directional side lighting. It is a portable, rechargeable lamp, charged via USB-C, and thought in three different colors.

PROJECT SPECS:

The dimensions of the lamp are 27cm in height, the body has a diameter of 7cm and the lampshade has a width of 18cm. The entire lamp is made of powder-coated, recycled and recyclable die-cast aluminium, while the lampshade is made of LDPE made by injection moulding. The LED light source is warm white 2700K, and the battery offers up to 8-9 hours of battery life.

BIO:

Hi, I’m a product design student at IED Milano, I’m exploring different design approach, with a passion for lighting and furniture design. I always loved how everything that surrounds us has been thought of and designed to respond to a human need.

@vico_vercelloni

ORIGIN: Milan, Italy

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

LYFT is a minimalist luminaire designed to balance functionality, durability, and environmental responsibility. The goal was to create a versatile lighting solution that blends into various settings, particularly as a reading light, while ensuring easy repair and long-term sustainability. The innovative cable clamp, inspired by elevator technology, integrates height adjustment and power delivery into a single cable, simplifying the design. By avoiding the use of glue or solder, LYFT can be easily disassembled, repaired, and maintained. The "Dim2Warm" feature allows users to customize the lighting ambiance by smoothly shifting between cool and warm light. LYFT's design minimizes material waste and supports eco-friendly practices, promoting a longer product life cycle and reducing electronic waste.

PROJECT SPECS:

LYFT has a compact design with a length of 130mm and a diameter of 75mm. Its structure is crafted from lightweight, durable materials such as aluminum or wood, featuring a silicone cable with a textile covering. The LED module offers adjustable lighting between 2000-4000K and provides 600lm of brightness. The luminaire is designed for simple assembly, using no glue or solder and only a few screws for repair-friendly maintenance.

BIO:

Roman Freynhofer is a designer and maker with a passion for sustainable craftsmanship. In June 2024, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Manual and Material Culture from New Design University in St. Pölten. Now working as a producing designer, Roman focuses on creating functional, minimalist designs that emphasize durability and environmental responsibility. His approach merges traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, aiming to contribute thoughtfully designed, sustainable products to the contemporary market.

https://www.frdesigncraft.at

@fr.designcraft

ORIGIN: Michelbach, Austria

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

Flesso was born from aesthetic and functional research aimed at the creation of a lamp to be produced in very small quantities, reducing processing and production costs to an absolute minimum. The lamp, therefore, has no need for molds, has no components superfluous to operation, and uses the material as it presents itself, allowing it to become a lighting product in the most natural way possible, without “forcing” shape or processes. The construction takes advantage of the elasticity of the sheet metal and creates a shape that balances itself, transforming through the characteristics of the material into a three-dimensional object. Flesso becomes the focus of the space it occupies while still being as versatile as possible. The circle reflecting light originated from inside the body of the lamp stays in place through simple friction, so it can be repositioned by reflecting light in different ways.

PROJECT SPECS:

The lamp is made of three sheet metal panels, a round sheet metal mirror and a “perch” for the light source, hidden inside the body. All the components are held together with rivets. Body panels: 0,5 mm inox sheet metal, 2B finish, laser cut Light source perch: 0,5 mm inox sheet metal, 2B finish, laser cut Mirror: 1,5 mm inox sheet metal, mirror finish, laser cut Total height: 1300 mm Total diameter: 345 mm

BIO:

Designer from San Marino, recently graduated from the Politecnico di Milano master degree in Design & Engineering. When designing i always try to find the balance between the concept and the practice of manufacturing. In my projects i aspire for a minimalism that is not an aesthetic, but applies the point of view of the designer to reduce to the bone the materials, processes, and components of an object.

@jaco_lonf

ORIGIN: Borgo Maggiore, San Marino