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LIGHTING DESIGN LOOKBOOK This lookbook represents a collection of personal lighting design projects. The products are unpublished and developed between 2019 and 2020. Technical elements and joints are designed to be realized with specific materials and production technologies, and also the finishes are designed to be easy to realize. The focus of these projects must be
»» On the cover: Neon installation on concrete wall.
found in the aesthetic component and in the combination of materials.
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All projects are connected by a formal
Adige floor lamp.
vision that is based on the simplicity and
The assembly of the two
juxtaposition of few elements. Often an
horizontal joint which
added value is given by some details, while the complete shape remains evocative of objects or situations from different contexts.
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Technical detail of
arms is carried out by an contains the power cable.
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01. - adige
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03. - funnel
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04. - agostina 0 5 . - satelite 06. - lupino 0 7. - tazio
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»» A side view of Adige Floor Lamp. It can be noted the similarity in proportions between the cap and the base.
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01 adige FLOOR lamp
»» Adige is a floor lamp realized to look like a rearranged object. The two main tubes are connected with an angle in a joint; »» The difference of materials are
CONCEPT: Deconstructing and rearranging The change of inclination divides the beams that compose the system.
highlighted by the use of different colors and finishes;
FUNCTION: Height change is followed by a source orientation
»» Points of action are put in evidence by
A joint in the intersection of the main tubes let the
the use of rough finishes;
user change height, and the cap can tilt.
»» An elastic cable in the rear has the purpose of keeping the lamp in tension and balance when it acts on the joint, to prevent the cap from falling down.
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180 x 35 x 70 cm
Colors
deep Black, cement
material : metal, concrete
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METAL AND CONCRETE: AN URBAN STYLE The main body is made out of metal, while the base of the lamp is realized in concrete, covered in the upper part by a painted metal plate. Other metal details on the main body are painted gray, to refer to the material of the base.
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»» A view of Latte wall lamp. The soft colors contrast with the black elements and increase the visual impact.
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02 lat te WALL lamp
»» Latte is an adjustable wall lamp. The working principle is based on a frictioned joint and a tie rod that guarantee the smoothness of the movement;
CONCEPT: A swinging wall lamp The structure created makes this wall lamp adjustable in height and orientation of the source.
»» The head is the main element, which differs from others from its dimension,
FUNCTION:
but as the others remains pure;
Light orientation just by pushing The tie rod system with which the lamp is fitted
»» The sphere is a recurring shape. It
ensures a smooth movement during the oscillation.
is present at the end of each beam, and in the form of a hemisphere at the junctions with the wall; »» The actual diffuser has the shape of a sphere with a removed portion which is less than its half.
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110 x 120 x 35 cm
Colors
white, deep black, antique pink
material : metal, plastic
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RATIOnality in pink The joint that connects the two main tubes makes possible the adaptation of the light source in height and angle. An elastic tensioner softens the oscillatory movement of the arm. This element is not hidden and characterizes the lamp.
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»» Funnel has a geometric shape, but manages to communicate with the user on a human level.
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03 funnel table lamp
»» Funnel is a table lamp that uses simple geometries to achieve a diffusive light and an emissive one; »» The vertical sorce of light, a neon tube, is inserted inside the conic body,
CONCEPT: A case for a vertical light source The change of inclination divides the beams that compose the system.
made of textured glass;
FUNCTION: »» The body is a diffusive source of soft
Light diffused by a simple shape
light, and the holed cap makes possible
The simplicity of the shapes of the diffuser is
the emission of harder light from the
linked to its function, but does not denote stylistic
top;
poverty.
»» The metal base enhances a clean and simple aesthetic, and becomes the light switch.
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funnel
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table lamp
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10 x 10 x 25,5 cm
Colors
translucent white, white
material : glass, steel, plastic
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modernity of material and a human shape The geometric elements are elaborated with simple cuts and are able to communicate with the user. The inclined head gives humanity geometry, which seems to be turning towards the human shape.
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»» Agostina‘s side view is characteristic. The sum of individual objects is perceived.
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04 agostina FLOOR lamp
»» Agostina lamp takes the concept of building though added elements and pushes it forward; »» Several parts with individual shapes and personalities are linked together
CONCEPT: Suspended elegance The sharp arms with a combination of gold and black give elegance and keep the semi-sphere suspended.
through fine joints;
FUNCTION: »» Despite the autonomous criteria
Furnishing light
used to develop each part, the
The object has a proud and sculptural bearing. A
product remains uniform thanks to the
small shelf with an organic shape, crosses it and
coherence of the style adopted;
makes it versatile and autonomous.
»» The metal structure develops in height and remain slim and compact.
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agostina
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floor lamp
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Size
190 x 50 x 60 cm
Colors
shiny Black, mat te gray, gold
material : metal, plastic
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a shape created through added elements Simple volumes join to other ones to create the product. It was paid attention to maintain the singularity of the elements, while creating a homogeneous figure. Examples of this approach can be seen in the legs, but also in the structure of the illuminating part.
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agostina floor lamp 190 x 50 x 60 cm
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agostina floor lamp shiny Black, mat te gray, gold
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»» The plasticity and the contrast of different volumes give Satelite a joyful personality.
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05 satelite FLOOR lamp
»» Satelite is a reasoning about discontinuities in the main volume, so powerful to affect the trend of the upper part of the stem; »» Different geometrical volumes are joined together to give the object a
CONCEPT: Joining functional and non-functional elements The shape is a mix of functional elements and non-functional ones that work together to define the aesthetic of the product.
joyful personality; »» Exaltation of volumes and color contrasts define an object with several focus points on it;
FUNCTION: Optimizing size and increasing personality The large head guarantees a large light cone and becomes an undisputed stylistic element.
»» The spherical joints have a fixed position. This choice guarantees a harmonious arrangement of the parts and makes the object statuary.
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194 x 64 x 62 cm
Colors
mat te Black, white, lemon
material : metal, plastic
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lines and circles in space Satelite is a luminous sculpture that takes shape from the encounter of pure geometric elements, such as the sphere and the line, in space. The technical elements, such as the joints, are simplified and exasperated in the volumes.
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»» A side view of Lupino. It‘s visible the inclination of the body forward, to emphasize the perceptual imbalance.
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06 lupino FLOOR lamp
»» Lupino is a compact floor lamp based on the concept of inclination and fine balance; »» The body is inclined forward, to emphasize the perceptual imbalance of
CONCEPT: Slim and slightly unbalanced The slender and tilted body brings out the large diameter of the diffuser, transmitting imbalance.
the diffuser and to redefine the oblique line marked by the same;
FUNCTION: A large diffuser but a compact body
»» The small base is designed to
The lamp offers a wide light cone, while remaining
disappear but to remain functional.
compact and space-saving.
The placement of the rest of the components make it work well; »» The product is fully made of metal. The base is made out of bare steel, the rest of the components is painted and have different finishes.
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lupino
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Size
190 x 40 x 45 cm
Colors
dark metal, coal
material : metal
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a slim thing The slender shape given by the height and compactness of the base and the cap contribute to make the lamp visually unbalanced. The forward inclination of the body manages to keep the object stable.
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lupino floor lamp 190 x 40 x 45 cm
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lupino floor lamp dark metal, coal
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»» Tazio‘s inclined head makes it appear reserved, almost shy. The temperament is emphatized by the finesse of the details.
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07 Tazio table lamp
»» Tazio is a table lamp made of painted metal and designed to be an highly materic and flowing object; »» The shape, created to recall the headlights of classic cars, has modern
CONCEPT: An emphatic, streamlined, mono material figure The sculptural shape of the Tazio lamp is designed to be compact and evocative.
references found in the pure geometric shapes of the elements of the base;
FUNCTION: The optimization of dimensions
»» Tazio has a strong personality.
The relationship between body compactness and
Reserved, dedicated and precise, it
head size allows the lamp to be efficient despite its
empathizes a lot with the observer and
small size.
the user; »» The metal detail that surrounds the base is also functional as a touch switch.
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tazio
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Size
20 x 15 x 12 cm
Colors
metal Black medium
material : metal
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an ancient headlight The shape characterized by the streamline takes up the aesthetics of a classic car headlight. The modernity of the cone section that supports the head is opposed to this concept. The junction point manages to mediates well.
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tazio table lamp 20 x 15 x 12 cm metal black medium
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»» Paterna‘s side view is characteristic. The geometrical and rigid cross-shape is broken by the softness of the cable.
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08 paTerna FLOOR lamp
»» Paterna lamp adopts a concept of adding individual elements to create a finished product; »» The principle is a game of consistencies, with a dialogue between
CONCEPT: Two different consistencies The rigidity of the arms is contrasted by the softness of the cable, which is part of the composition.
rigid and soft volumes;
FUNCTION: »» Great attention is given to details:
Complete adaptability in each direction
each element has a series of cuts, curves
The vertical arm has a wide loop that allows the
and fillets that make it recognizable and
second arm to slide on it in vertical, changing both
associable with the others;
height and inclination.
»» The wooden arms, finished with gilded metal elements, give elegance to the project and keep it tied to natural elements.
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paterna
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180 x 120 x 40 cm
Colors
mat te Black, gold
material : wood, metal
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two crossed elements and a simple joint The purity of the volumes is what guided the development of Paterna. The joint of the two elements has a simple screw principle. The application of natural materials and the manual interaction characterizes the genuine soul of the project.
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paterna floor lamp 180 x 120 x 40 cm
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08PATERN FLOOR LAMP
paterna floor lamp mat te black, gold
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»» The section of the volumes and the subsequent union of some of the parts characterize the aesthetics of Soffio.
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09 soffio FLOOR lamp
»» Soffio is a reasoning about discontinuities in the main volume, so powerful to affect the trend of the upper part of the stem; »» The processing of the upper part
CONCEPT: Discontinuities and transparency of technicism The main volume has not fluid shapes, and this is emphasized by the formal cleanliness of the rest.
remains clean, and leads to the development of a very linear lower part;
FUNCTION: Optimizing size and increasing personality
»» The effort made to minimize the
The large head guarantees a large light cone and
impact of the technical components is
becomes an undisputed stylistic element.
evident: joint and switch are developed to remain very compact; »» The lamp is totally made out of metal, painted and with different finishes according to the treated area and the level of contact with the user.
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soffio
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190 x 37 x 42 cm
Colors
shiny Black, stone
material : metal
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a modern bell with sharp edges The shape of the cap recalls that of a bell, structured in three separate volumes joined together. To bring out the curves made by this element, the tube follows its outline before straightening up to a linear joint that becomes invisible.
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»» Rigor and emphasis on geometric volumes make Ettore table lamp a tribute to Memphis.
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10 ETTORE TABLE lamp
»» Ettore is a table lamp with traditional proportions but a marked use of stylistic concepts that refer to the Memphis period; »» Tints, finishes and patterns are
CONCEPT: A Memphis recall The geometric shapes, the pattern and the emphasis on some elements recall Memphis concepts.
consistent with the design idea and the style imparted to the volumes;
FUNCTION: Traditional table lamp proportions
»» The pure geometric shapes and
Ettore has traditional shapes, which reflect the
the organic nature of the texture give
dimensions and geometries of traditional table lamps.
modernity to the projec; »» The main material is metal: it is used for the arms, the cap, the base and some details.
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ettore
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30 x 48 x 35 x cm
Colors
dirt white, lemon
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reasoning about memphis The use of geometric volumes and the emphasis on individual elements recalls the Memphis style. The colors and finishes also derive from a thought based on the culture of the period. The repetitive but not geometric texture guarantees modernity.
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»» Stilo is an aesthetic experiment on the joining of volumes that speak different formal languages.
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11 stilo table lamp
»» Stilo is a compact, low table lamp to be used on tables or desks that concentrates but partially diffuses light; »» The body and the diffuser have different materials, and are designed
CONCEPT: Highlight the joining system Stilo aims to find a modern aesthetic, and does it by starting to highlight technical elements.
to be autonomous elements, put in contact by an evident technical sector;
FUNCTION: A low table lamp to light up the ambients
»» The joint that links the two parts
The diffuser, translucent, does not direct the
has strong colors and is oversized. The
light only to the ground, but attenuates the glow
power supply cable passes next to it;
upwards.
»» The finishing of the materials is technical and aims to restore modernity. The main material of the base is metal, while the head, made of two parts, is in translucent plastic.
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stilo
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10 x 25 x 32 cm
Colors
space gray
material : metal,plastic
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controversial nudity The individual elements maintain a personal aesthetic and the joining parts are kept visible and emphasized. The joint between the base and the diffuser is oversized and adopts a technical aesthetic, emphasized by the exposition of the cable.
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alessio pilò »» Product Designer Bachelor Degree in Product Design Master Degree in Design & Engineering Politecnico di Milano, 2019
Contact me Milano Via L. Della Pila, 57/F 20161, MI, Italy M: alessio.pilo.design@gmail.com W: issuu.com/alessiopilo P: 327 8179375
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