Crafted from aluminium and European beech hardwood the Arc lamp presents a bold yet elegant lighting solution.
The lamp is based on simple geometric elements to provide a clean, modern form. By adjusting the arm of the lamp the user may direct the light as required, in turn, offering a tangible sensory experience. Through innovative and clean mechanical properties, Arc invites the user to playfully engage with task fulfillment. To ensure the product held up and maintained a high quality mechanical interaction we used a breadth of manufacturing procedures, including a range of CNC driven technology, casting, turning, and a novel metal bending technique. By accentuating the components of the mechanism we created clear affordances that invite the user to experiment and explore the movement of the Arc, whilst centering its usability around that of a desktop task lamp, while still allowing for use as an ambient lighting solution.
Arc is a sculptural piece that surpasses the expectation of practicality.
Arc was undertaken as a group project for a third year paper, Product Development. We explored the process of batch manufacturing and product continuity to create 25 identical task lamps, during which I held organisation, co-ordination and treasurer roles.
It contained massive learning curves about large team projects, delegating and timelines that have become some of my core knowledge that I continue to apply to projects I undertake.
The final outcome won a gold Best Award for its usability opportunities and craft.
