Lune - A Waxing and Waning Celestial Object

Lune explores the relationship between man and the night sky through ambient lighting. Presenting a graphic and sculptural silhouette, its singular colour unifies the form, drawing focus to these defining elements. A light source housed between two discs casts a band of light across the room. The subtle tension between the discs captivates the user, evoking a desire to touch, pinch, twist and tilt. All these actions contribute to the customising of lighting affect. The aluminium spun discs taper to a soft edge. A gentle pinch draws the discs together, creating a shuttering effect, cutting off light transmission and throwing shading. Simultaneously, on the other side of the discs, their relative position opens, ejecting light into space with dramatic affect. A rotational dimmer control sits atop the stem, enabling control of the light intensity with a simple twist, while a hinge allows the discs to tilt gracefully backward to accommodate a range of lighting positions for customised needs. Lune's transformative sensibility surpasses that of a conventional lamp by allowing users to compose a purposeful and expansive light quality, as well as the ability to affect mood and orchestrate a spatial experience through ambient lighting. Red Dot Award: Design Concept | Red Dot: Next Gen Award | Concept | Lamps and Luminaires