Insight
Insight
Insight is inspired primarily by the properties of light itself. In this project, the physical form of the luminaire deliberately takes a secondary role and becomes an instrument for creating lighting effects. Its key characteristics are a sense of visual weightlessness, two concealed light sources, translucent tinted acrylic elements, and an expressive pattern of light projected onto surrounding surfaces. The luminaire appears to touch the surface only with its “fingertips,” creating the impression of a floating object.
At the core of the construction is a minimal metal cylinder containing LED light sources concealed behind matte diffusers. They provide soft ambient illumination, while the tinted acrylic elements direct part of the luminous flux to create brighter rays and a distinctive graphic light pattern.
The translucent acrylic performs both structural and optical functions. Light passes through, reflects within, and is redirected by the material. As a result, a futuristic luminous pattern appears around the object and becomes an essential part of the design itself.
Particular attention was paid to achieving a visually clean construction. One of the main challenges was to attach the acrylic elements to the metal cylinder without visible fasteners. After the first prototype, the structure was redesigned using cylindrical sections of two different diameters, allowing the mounting elements to be concealed inside and eliminating visual noise.
The development of Insight began not with its external form but with the desired light pattern. The directions of the brighter rays and the required level of soft diffused illumination were defined first, and the physical construction of the luminaire was then designed around these optical characteristics.
Insight can be used as a decorative lighting accent that emphasizes the texture of a wall or tabletop, as well as a functional light beside a workspace or bed. By combining soft ambient illumination with expressive light graphics, it performs both a practical and an emotional role.
Awards:
2022 — [d]arc Awards — Shortlisted in the “KIT Decorative” category.
2022 — LICC (London International Creative Competition) — Finalist in the “Use (Product)” category.
2023 — NY Product Design Awards — Silver Winner in the “Lamps & Luminaires — Table Lamps” category.
2023 — SIT Furniture Design Award — Winner in the “Furniture Design — Decorative Accent Lamp” category.
