LIGHTS OF THE FUTURE 2002
Second European Luminaire Design Competition for Energy-Efficient Dedicated Lighting Fixtures in the Residential Market

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Name of luminaire

<moVe>

  

Shortlisted in the Competition 

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Design category

Floor
Dimensions (mm) Height 170, Length 505, Width 360
Type of lamp 3 x Biaxial CFL, 11 watt, 4 pins, CF-SE 11W/840 11; Coolwhite Deluxe ; 2G7 ; L: 220 ; D: 28 ; Light output: 900 lm; Average life: 10000h ; Code: 25629
Class of ballast (celma) A
Materials Profile foam (packaging material), Aluminium (brushed), Polycarbonate (not included in the prototype)
Target market High end consumer market
Production cost (Euro) Without the lamp-ballast combination: 103 Euro

Retail Price class (Euro)

200 Euro (max)
Product description    
Concept: <moVe> is designed as an ambient light source located on floors. The depth of the foam, used as the diffusing material, becomes visible through the light emitted from the inside. This gives the impression of a solid translucent body.

Where the two ends of the foam are joined a slot was introduced, providing a more directional beam of light. As the foam is rotated around the body the slot, creating a directional spot light, also changes its position and the whole lamp gains a different mood and function.

<moVe> can sit on the foam as well as stand on its side. The dynamic shape was chosen to encourage the interaction with the object. When packed and shipped the foam will play its known role in protecting the other parts. When the customer receives and assembles the lamp he realizes, that the packaging, conventionally the least valued material, becomes the most significant component.

Future development + new markets: Looking at the growing market of security appliances protecting your house and belongings; objects that deter burglars by simulating the presence of an inhabitant will experience a greater demand.

<moVe> could be supplied with a driving system, enabling it to change the lighting situation within a room or whole apartment by moving around. The changing position and direction of the spot light would change the illumination significantly, with the low rate of energy consumption allowing for a rechargeable unit.

Combining the markets of aesthetic lighting and security could open a new segment in the field of domestic illumination.

 

Designer Florian Ortkrass

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