Summary

Inspired by Michael Graves’ playful forms and optimistic color language, Sundae was created to make the workspace feel joyful again.

Deliverables

Fully functional lamp, poster & brochure.

Fully functional lamp, posters & brochure.

Timeline

3 weeks

DESIGN CHALLENGE

How might we translate the iconic, playful, human-centered design language of Michael Graves into a new lighting device?

Studied his principles. Developed my own.

FAMILIARITY

The design should reference something old to create something new.

CLARITY

Usability should be clear, not abstract.

ACCESSIBILITY

The form should be simple and easy to use.

Concept Development

Rapid sketching allowed me to test ideas early, fail fast, and converge on the strongest directions.

Final Direction

Colored Touchpoints

Color was essential to communicating interaction zones.

Much like Graves, I wanted to include color blocking, and assign each color to a meaning. The blue was on parts where you could visibly see the wire/where electricity flowed through. The coral was to indicate that the arm folds in, and the ivory was so that the other two colors could pop.

Understanding Engineering

The structure was not hollow, so I cut the light puck wire, routed it through the body, and soldered it back together to maintain functionality. To support the weight of the moving arm, I used a torque hinge.

To support the weight of the moving hand, I decided to use a torque hinge. I cut the wire of the light puck I was using, put it through the structure, then soldered the two pieces back together.

Final

I created an ice cream themed booth to present the final piece!

Casio.

A breakdown of the Casio A16WA-1.

Recorded.

A microphone you wear like jewelry.

Let's connect and create together.