Z-light is a functional desk lamp inspired by modern and minimalist design.
Project role:
Research, ideation, copywriting, sketching, website developmentTeam:
Boyee Lam, David Wu, & Quincy HoProject Link: iat336zlightdesign
Tools:
Illustrator, Photoshop, Wordpress
the problem
When considering the context of students studying on campus, we realized that providing a comfortable learning atmosphere plays a key role in helping students focus on their projects. From there, we came up with a collection of desk lamp ideas that offer smooth directional lighting. Our desk lamp follows minimalist style to match the clean and modern atmosphere of SFU Surrey Campus.
Research & ideation
In order to better understand the historical contexts of this field, we started this project with a thorough research on the evolution of lighting since 1,400 A.D. Based on the research, the team created four models with different ideas, and selected the Z-shape concept to continue.
Sketching & Wireframing
exploded view
digital model
physical model
The Form
The lamp takes the form of the letter “Z”, a shape that allows the lamp to be easily foldable. The base of the lamp holds a sliding mechanism that allows the position of the light to be shifted left or right. The overall design of the Z-LIGHT aims to combine both elegance and functionality to what is normally considered a traditional lighting device.
The light is turned on.
Putting down the head to turn the lamp off.
Material
We used plastic as our primary material, while aluminum was considered for decoration in the joint part. Lamp components include: LED strip for lighting, ABS plastic (3d-printed filament), elastic band (hidden within the body), and extension core with switch attached.
Result
This project was invited to showcase at Surrey City Exhibition in September 2015.