Cable charging is also made possible for usage on cloudy or raining days.The frames are available in two finishes, black-dyed with the bare stainless steel and satin-finished without paint.The simple stand-out handle is easy to carry and its comfortable weight that transcends to the human hand provides a sense of security. The delicately ridged glass reflects the color of the base, creating different tones with the same colored glass.
Research
This design began with an exploration of the allure of “mass.” The beauty of ice chunks glinting as they reflect natural light, and various forms of masses found in nature. We wanted to incorporate such entities into everyday products, pondering the reason for a product to exist as a mass. During this contemplation, We encountered a clear blue recycled glass made from melted and repurposed old fluorescent tubes, and the idea of creating a product that connects everyday life with nature gradually came to mind.
To give form to a vague idea, I gradually clarified its contours by working with the material and sketching.
The finely sorted cullet (recycled broken glass) modestly awaits the fire.
The heated crucible at 1300℃ never stops its fire,
melting the glass day and night.
Breathe life into the glass, melted once again.
Exhibition
At Milan Design Week 2023, we unveiled “5 Lights,” a collection of five lighting products, each with unique characteristics. As part of our design research, MEDUM independently engages in the planning, prototyping, and commercialization of new products in response to societal, technological, and lifestyle changes. At Milan Design Week 2023, under the theme “5 Lights,” we presented prototypes of five different lighting concepts. These designs aim to bring a touch of ingenuity and personality to everyday actions such as working, relaxing, transporting, decorating, and connecting. We are currently seeking manufacturing partners for joint development towards mass production.
https://5lights.quantum.ne.jp/
