Kerf Lamp

Kerf Lamp Source

Kerf Lamp main attributes - Free standing lighting piece - Sensor activated and controlled light with adjustable dimming - Laser cut exterior creating a patterned shadow in the room - Easily downloadable and modifiable - Main material MDF - Form resembles side table/stool - Aesthetic qualities when not in use as a light - Simple design and construction

As a group we decided the Kerf Lamp would be our departure point for this project. Out of the three options it was the more refined design yet had aspects which were still open to development, reflecting the nature of open source design. We saw lighting as a rich form of design, with many opportunities in designing with physical form and electronics.

Main attributes we want to take from the Kerf lamp and apply to our design outcome: - Sensor activation - Easily customizable through open design - Aesthetic form when light is off - Simple design and construction

Team Parsnip

Manifesto

As a team we want to utlise our skills,disciplines and interests as a way to learn of eachother and produce a more resolved Open deisgn outcome. We will work as a family of designers that are there to support our group and others. Every idea,opinion, and voice will be heard to help us visualise the bigger picture. Encouraging eachother to speak there minds, and supporting them when done.We want to be inspired and curious by other artists, designers and products. Overall we want to design and create a object that is both visually and digitally compelling.Our product will go through many stages of development and will be based around budget but we will not treat this as target.Through design and play we want create a sense of joy and happiness for the user.Making individuals more aware of the creative ways they can use their senses.

- Team Parsnip

prototype 2

Here is another example of our prototyping. Playing with the shape and its balance. This one was more successful as the angle and shape worked better with the circumference of the circle.