LOOP’D
ENVD 1110
December 2023
Combining ambient lighting and accessible storage into a single sculptural object.
Designed for spontaneous connection and intentional gathering. DUO transforms between seating and table configurations, adapting to the changing ways people share space.
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Problem & Concept
How might I design a luminaire that provides both ambient lighting and tabletop storage for college students?
Multifunctional Design
Student Living
Aesthetically Pleasing
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Sketches & Process
Exploring form and function through sketching, model making, and iterative refinement
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Form Development
Integrated Lighting
Layered Construction
Storage Cavities
Iterative Refinement
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Materiality
Baltic Birch Plywood
Integrated LED Strip
Rice Paper Light Cover
Natural Linseed Oil Finish
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Fabrication
Originally planned to CNC route each layer, but the machine was out of service. I pivoted to hand fabrication using a jigsaw and refined each step to ensure precision and a clean final result.
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Hand Cut Layers
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Hand-cut 3/4” baltic birch plywood profiles created the foundation of the form.
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Lamination & Shaping
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Layers were laminated, aligned, and sanded together to achieve a seamless geometry.
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Lighting Integration
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A laser-cut MDF channel houses the LED strip, while rice paper diffuses the light.
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Finish with Linseed Oil
The lamp was finished with linseed oil to highlight the plywood’s natural character.
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Final Photography
More than a lamp, Loop’d functions as a display object, organizer, and source of ambient light. Its layered geometry creates visual interest while providing practical storage for everyday essentials.
