A KGB lamp!

Designed by Dana Gordon, this lamp switches between two modes according to its position, regular white light or UV light which exposes the personal graffiti on the walls. The KGB lamp was part of the IDII exhibition in Salone del Mobile 2006 (designed with Alejandro Zamudio). I like the contextual integration of the used technology. Usually UV lighting is used to make things "appear" on a picture, or other fun applications seen on fabric. What I love about this project is the use of UV light within a context that marries the interrogation setup to the revelation, this offered by a specific technology.

Posted by Cati Vaucelle @ Stuff My Love
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Saturday, April 19, 2008

When light comes from the dark

I love lamps, but I love when there is a trick in their design. Something special. I found the "Bilderschirm" designed by 1kilo, a printed paper lampshade. The idea is simple: the design changes when you switch on the light.

This lamp screen made of paper prints is a pretty amazing art piece and product. The idea is that when you switch on the lamp, the patterns transform and complete a scene. The scene is the art piece: all the animals are threatened by hunters and their riffles. Probably a little bit of questioning on our relationship to these pretty animals that we adore, use as ornament and also that sometimes we kill for fun.

To assemble the lamp, you put the "Bilderschirm" around the bulb and insert the tab into the slot. This simple mechanism makes it easy to remove and alternate between lampshades.

Check also the cup that melts and the curtain for the lonely person that Jonah presented on the Make Blog.

Posted by Cati Vaucelle @ Stuff My Love
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