Tear
Deniz İbanoğlu

Concept Statement:
Wormholes are theoretical passages that connect two different points in space-time. A tear is a term that is used for the openings of this bridge. The excitement of travelling through universe, or through two different universes led me to decide on the perspective that I would look from to this years theme.

Tear is an ambient lamp that imitates the simple form of a wormhole. Its two openings are meant to lean against any two neighbour planes. A structure inside connecting these openings, supports and holds the translucent latex fabric, which embodies the throat of the wormhole. The use of a smooth material as latex in the body gives the feeling of lightness and the vertical shadows of the aluminium structure constructs an atmosphere of speed. Tear is designed to give the impression of that it is a bridge that connects your walls as if they were two different universes.

Project Specs:
The frame is made of aluminium extrusions which are bent to create the main structure of the lamp. They are connected to two ellipse shaped aluminium pieces at both sides. Pre-molded latex cloth is stretched through the frame. 12V LED light bulbs are juxtaposed inside the construction frame. Tear is fixed to a wall, to a ceiling or to a floor by using two sided tape that wouldn't harm the surface.

Dimensions: Length-850mm, Width-600mm, Height-900mm

Bio:
My name is Deniz İbanoğlu. I am currently a fourth grade industrial design student at TOBB Economy and Technology University in Turkey. I believe that the story behind a product is not only the core of the design but it is the main connection that you obtain with the user. I inspire myself to create products that would influence people with its functionality, simplicity and the story behind it.

Place of Origin:
Turkey