Stamp a Lampshade
I Spy DIY did a fun lamp re-vamp using sponges as stamps. This is such a great way to brig a geometric and/or neon moment into a room and give a simple shade a whole new look.
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Upcycling the Things That You Find
What would your reaction be to moving into an apartment and finding an old broken IKEA lamp? Normally you’d throw it out, but not if you’re Industrial Designer Samuel Bernier. Instead he designed and 3D printed a series of intricate lampshades.
Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino: Making the Good Night Lamp
Last March, Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino registered a new limited company in London, and booked a booth at CES, the consumer electronics trade show, taking place 10 months later. She had no team, and only a dated prototype product that she had designed back in 2005. “I thought what’s the biggest kick in the ass that I […]
String Light Covers Made From Scrap Fabric
Sticking with my Swedish theme from yesterday, check out these warm and inviting string light covers, made out of clear plastic cups and scraps of pretty fabric, from Swedish crafter Rebecca. These would make lovely decoration and set a nice mood for an evening party or wedding.
Construction Warning Lights Hacked into Flowers
My friend Sean McIntyre and his collaborator Reid Bingham created Public Constructions, a light installation that borrows its aesthetic from construction barricades and warning lights. The tech behind it is pretty cool, too. “The 10 foot tall glowing flowers in the installation were made from 64 hacked traffic barricade lights,” according to their site. “Each […]
LED Lighting – A Primer to Lighting the Future
LEDs are the future of lighting. Find out why in Sal Cangeloso’s new Maker Press book, LED Lighting – A Primer to Lighting the Future!
Turn Table Lamp Brightens and Dims as you Rotate it
Ben Light has really been getting into working with the CNC machine, and it shows with his latest creation the Turn Table Lamp. The user simply spins this plywood lamp to adjust the brightness. At first I thought there were some electronics involved to achieve this, but it’s actually done with a pair of polarizing lenses — a simple technique that yields a beautiful effect.
