LumeLighting

Design IntentTo create a desk lamp from walnut wood and sheet metal. The desk lamp will incorperate movement, mood lighting and curvature.

ResearchThe sides of my desk lamp come from the movement of

bird wings. These other designer lamps gave me more insight on familiar lamp forms. As for veneer, I learned

many instructions on how to soak or iron veneer. I choose to use veneer for the sides on the lamp because

it is the thinnest and most flexible wood.

InspirationI was inspired by the spread open wings of a hummingbird, the flexible curve of ve-neer and the uniqe-ness of a zebra.

Ideation

Ideation

Refinement

Mock upsAt first, I prototyped with one set of wings varying in different agnles. Then I played with the idea of one or multiple movable sides. From there I decided to design the base to be leaning slightly back.

Base ConstructionGlue and clamp three layers of walnut wood. Cut the side view of the base and drill the hole for the side wings. Cut the top view of the base and drill the hole for the light.

Veneer ProcessIron the veneer to flatten the surface. Glue three layers of veneer to add strength. Use an air tight vacuum bag to seal all three layers of veneer. Laser cut the pedals of veneer to attach to the metal wings.

Metal FormingCut the aluminum sheet metal into the wing-like form. Sand the scratches out and soften the edges. Punch holes on the sheet metal for the screws to slide in. Curve the metal by force. Apply epoxy to glue the veneer to the sheet metal.

MechanicsSand the base. String the core through the hole in the base. Wire the ribbed cord around the silver screw, then wire the smooth cord around the gold screw. Apply electrical tape to cover the wires and prevent from fires. Screw in the light bulb to the base. Oil the base.

Assembly

Assembly

Glamor

WallDecor

DeskLamp

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