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flat pack
      lamp

We were given the task of designing a flat-pack lamp using various papers, one hanging light bulb, X-acto knives, and glue sticks over the span of three days.

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We worked on this project with the help of Auburn University professor Randy Bartlett and NCAD professor Gearóid Conchubhair.

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Before the project started, Gearóid discussed bio-mimicry, which ended up fully inspiring my design.

bio-mimicry:

noun

  1. the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.

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IDEATING THROUGH SKETCH

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PURSUING THE IDEA OF BEE WINGS AND PLAYING WITH TRANSLUCENCY 

cutting out wing shape

testing translucency with light

gluing rice paper to back of wings

testing with light

FLAT-PACK KIT

wings layered with card-stock on top and rice paper on bottom

8 wings

circles to hold wings & needle with string (x8)

fan out wings and glue small circle to the top and bottom where they meet in the center.

to make wings adjustable:
use threads to attach wings to the large circle and latch the circle onto the cord of the hanging light bulb.

FINAL DESIGN

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in motion

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