The Illuminant lamp is a creation by the Icelandic product designer Kristin Birna Bjarnadottir. It was created during her final assignment at the Iceland Academy of the Arts in the Spring of last year (2008). The concept behind it is based on the old adage of ‘what goes around comes around’.
“When making experiments with the reflective material I thought a lot of the existence of people getting reflection of their own behavior. I believe that it’s true: you reap as you sow.”
The lamp shade is made from reflective material usually used in the making of safety clothing. Long threads, made from the same material as the shade, hang down like the tentacles of a Portuguese Man o’ War jellyfish. Below, on the floor, rests an LED light which shines up onto the translucent material creating patterns on the ceiling.
Four colored glass plates (red, violet, blue and brown) are included which can be used to cover the floor light in order to change the overall tone. The lampshade hangs on a near invisible fish-line from the ceiling.
What do you think of this lampshade design? Would you want one?
See: Kristin Birna Bjarnadottir.
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i really love this lamp shane….
I want it now! where do i buy
Follow the link at the bottom of the post.
i love the jellyfish light, but i need to know the dimension of both.
hey kristen, i love this lamp. i cant seem to figure out where id buy it from though. if you can help out that would be great
I would also like to buy one. Where can I get it? I checked the site and theres no where to order.
Thanks,
chris
Same here ! This lamp is awesome, I’d like to buy one
WHERE DO I BUY THIS??? geez. simple question no answers!! I looked everywhere. can’t buy? MUST BUY!
I have searched high and low across the internet and do not know where it can be purchased. Your best bet is to contact the designer, Kristin Birna Bjarnadottir, via the link given in the post.