Starla Lamp and Sylva Lounge Chair Series
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Furniture Series | Jan 2024–Apr 2024 (12 weeks)
Inspired by nature, The Starla Lamp and Sylva Lounge Chair form a cohesive furniture series. Starla offers a soothing, color-changing, and motion-filled light source, evoking the tranquility of mindful stargazing to help users relax. Sylva is designed for casual seating and draws from organic forest forms.
Project Brief
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Design furniture pieces that bring a sense of nature indoors. This project is divided into two phases:
Starla Lamp (7 weeks): Design a purposeful luminaire. Support users’ daily routines by fostering mindfulness, without the need of structured meditation.
Sylva Lounge Chair (5 weeks): Design an ergonomically considered seating. Create a lounge chair for casual use and relaxed activities.
About
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Project Type
Functional Prototype
Tools
Arduino IDE, Adafruit Electronics, CNC Machining, Woodwork, Metalwork, Autodesk & Solidworks (3D CAD Modeling), Laser Cutting, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchbook (Digital Sketching)
Main Design Skills
Product Development, Hi-Fi Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Scale Models, Form Development, Ergonomics and Anthropometrics, Material Selection, Technical Drawing, Assembly Techniques, Market Research, Concept Ideation and Communication
MINDFUL STARGAZING lamp
AURORAE-Inspired calming motions
sense of nature indoors
LOUNGE IN COMFORT
additional INFORMATION
STARLA PROCESS
SYLVA PROCESS
Reflection
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• Balanced decorative and functional aspects by integrating natural materials, dynamic lighting effects, and user-centered decisions
• Enhanced woodworking skills and material finishes through combining CNC machining and handcrafted details
• Integrated Arduino coding and lighting design to develop calming light patterns, color transitions, and motion effects
• Enhanced woodworking skills and material finishes through combining CNC machining and handcrafted details
• Integrated Arduino coding and lighting design to develop calming light patterns, color transitions, and motion effects
Next Steps
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• Develop a more organized internal layout by 3D printing wiring management structure for lamp
• Refine smoothness of light motions by adjusting diffusion techniques and light placement densities
• Explore UX interface for phone-controlled features of product to enhance features, modes, and controls
• Refine smoothness of light motions by adjusting diffusion techniques and light placement densities
• Explore UX interface for phone-controlled features of product to enhance features, modes, and controls
• Refine fabric attachment to chair and further improve ergonomics