EXPLODED
VIEW

2014

The Exploded View light series presents light objects which incorporate movement as the core aspect of their design. Starting with the key question of how the actual action of dimming light can be made the main design concept, the Exploded View series features two highly aesthetic light designs which approach this concept in different ways.

2014

Exploded View - Studio VANTOT - Design Studio Interior Design Press information

LUNAR

REFLECT

The light is reflected by means of a reflecting lampshade. Depending on the position of the light bulb to the cover, the light is reflected at the top or bottom.

MANIPULATING LIGHT WITH MOVEMENT

Do we understand what happens when we dim our lights? How can we include dimming as a part of the design? These are some of the questions that triggered the design of Exploded View, a series of lighting objects that incorporate movement as a key element of its design.

By moving the light source away from, or closer to the lighting object, the intensity of the light can be adapted. After all, the sun never fades; it is the earth that moves closer and further away, causing the light to reflect, change colour, dim or die. Ultimately, the experiment has led to a series of lamps representing different approaches: Cumulus, which dims through layering, Eclipse, which keeps the light contained or sets it free, and Lunar which plays with reflection.

ECLIPSE
Movement step A

Depending on the position of the light bulb to the shade, the light is dimmed or bright.

ECLIPSE
Movement step B

ECLIPSE

DARKEN

In this edition, the light is like a jack in the box. When the light is covered, only a weak beam of light shines through. When the light source is moved downwards, the light becomes brighter.