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Lory Duck Chandelier

Calaras Serghei Chandelier Lighting Friday, 28 August 2026

Lory Duck

The Lory Duck is designed as a suspension system assembled from modules made of brass and epoxy glass, each resembling a duck sliding effortlessly through cool waters. The modules also offer configurability; with a touch, each can be adjusted to face any direction and hang at any height. The basic shape of the lamp was born relatively quickly. However, it needed months of research and development with countless prototypes to create its perfect balance and the best look from all possible angles.

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Relio Transformable Lamp

Marco Bozzola Transformable Lamp Lighting Thursday, 27 August 2026

Relio

Relio is a modular professional lamp designed for arts and sciences. The lamp is portable and transformable, and can be arranged as a desk lamp, a wall lamp, a ceiling lamp or a photographic light. The modular shell is made of aluminium and stainless steel, while the magnetic stand uses neodymium magnets. Several parts are 3D printed and released as open-source files, so accessories can be added and replaced. The light is engineered to be close to natural sunlight, so professionals can work under ideal conditions. Power is supplied through a standard USB port.

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Pluto Task Lamp

Heitor Lobo Campos Task Lamp Lighting Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Pluto

Pluto keeps the focus firmly on style. Its compact, aerodynamic cylinder is orbited by an elegant handle perched over an angled tripod base, making it easier to position with its soft-but-focused light with precision. Its form was inspired by telescopes, but instead, it seeks to focus on the earth instead of the stars. Made with 3d printing utilizing corn-based plastics, it is unique, not only for using 3d printers in an industrial fashion, but also eco-friendly.

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Nuvem Decorative Lighting Solution

Miguel Arruda Decorative Lighting Solution Lighting Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Nuvem

Nuvem is a modular decorative lighting system designed for interior spaces. Nuvem consists of hexagonal modules that are joined together to form many different compositions. Each module measures 12 by 12 by 4 centimetres and is made of Opalflex, a recyclable material composed of technopolymer and glass crystals. The thin sheets are cold cut and then folded by hand. Four suspension cables per hexagon allow horizontal, oblique and vertical arrangements. The light source can be placed above the modules, below them or threaded through the hexagonal openings.

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Cubes Lighting

Mónica Pinto de Almeida Lighting Lighting Monday, 24 August 2026

Cubes

Cubes table lamp has a very clear aesthetic inspired by the architecture of the early 20th century, the Bauhaus and German modernism. Expresses a concept combining light with graphic design, a sculpture of geometric shapes. The lamp consists of three geometric forms stacked in a balanced composition and distinguished by the material, wood. The asymmetric positioning of the forms creates a different profile on each side, a constant rediscovery of the piece. The light fixture is a led circuit with a diffuser, softly distributing the light downwards on two of the volumes.

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Aeronautics Lighting Fixtures

Igor Lobanov Lighting Fixtures Lighting Sunday, 23 August 2026

Aeronautics

Aeronautics is a family of four pendant luminaires produced with rotational molding. The family is based on two shapes, named Zeppelin and Balloon, which can be used in different applications, sizes and proportions. The design explores the advantages offered by rotational molding technology. The forms refer to inflatable aircraft, to air and to clouds, and express lightness and simplicity. Suspended from the ceiling, the luminaires appear to float inside the interior space.

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