Flora Light

Bringing delight into college student’s homes.

Fall 2020

Problem Statement

How might we design a light that brings organic elements into the homes of college students?

Goals

Biophillic influence: Capture the diverse expressions and meanings associated with flowers.
Embrace organic symmetry.
Environmental responsibility: Prioritize sustainability by utilizing 100% recycled plastics in the manufacturing process.
Lightweight Design for short term usage.

Concept Sketches

The earlier models revealed that too few layers creates a sparse effect, causing the viewer to look directly at the bulb. This design felt like was missing something to soften and distort the light further. The later iterations had a larger additional layer that shields the light to disperse interesting shadows around a space.

Low Fidelity Prototypes

Construction Sketch

Recycled 50lb Fishing Line
Titanium Beads
Recycled Plastic Petals
MDF Rings

Medium Fidelity Prototype

Curved Pieces

To create the prototype's distinctive droopy shape, we utilized a thicker acrylic material that was carefully heated. This approach would not be applicable with thinner materials that rely on gravity to achieve the desired form.

The construction process involves precise laser cutting of each piece, which is then arranged around the internal ring structure. The Flora Light is designed to utilize lightweight materials that do not require drilling into walls. This simplicity allows for easy installation in temporary spaces.