ember — Hrishita Acharya

HRISHITA
ACHARYA

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Ember Lamp 2024
Lighting Design

From the dying embers of a campfire came a flexible, radiant design.

Developed at TEAMS Design in Chicago, where I spent the summer as a product design mentee. I learned about rapid prototyping processes, modelling in Rhino and conducting market research.
see the lamp installed below

Initially inspired by the structure and radiating glow of logs in a campfire, the design evolved into a stylised pattern that reflects balance and symmetry.

This pattern plays with light, softening its intensity while maintaining an inviting glow. It draws attention to the interaction between the light and the burned edges of the surrounding material.

Process

With this project, I was eager to explore the transformative potential of laser cutting as a method.
Using MDF, a traditionally rigid material, I was able to create a pattern that not only allowed light to filter through in intriguing ways but also enabled the MDF to bend and form curved sections.

Sketching

Cutting

Prototyping

Iterating

Easy to assemble Do-it-yourself Repeatable

Easy Shipping

Low-Cost Materials Tension Fit Subtle Glow Modular Organic Curves Geometric Form

Precision-Cut Light-Diffusing

Installed in the TEAMS Chicago office, alongside other intern lamps