FlockThe concept for the luminaire came from the blue crane, the national bird of South Africa. This stunning bird is on the vulnerable species list as there are so few left. The light aims to raise awareness of this by showcasing very few blue cranes in a flock of mostly white.
The cranes are made using origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. A precise tradition and skill that could be taught to members in an underprivileged community to create jobs. The paper used in constructing this light is vellum rather than traditional origami paper, as it is more rigid and will hold its shape better in the long term. The translucent quality of the vellum as well as the metallic finish will create 'shine', causing the cranes to glow. The paper is also recyclable and can easily be disposed of once the life of the light has come to an end. The energy efficient light source used in the design is three strips of Ultra Bright LED lights, placed on a central triangular frame. The triangular frame ensures that light is distributed evenly around the luminaire. As LED's are cool burning, it is safe to use them within a paper frame. The luminaire is dimmable so that it can function as an ambient light, giving off a soft glow within the space, or as a bright task light as the lighting requirements of the space change. This makes it a versatile, elegant, playful and attractive fitting for the home environment. Project brief:
The project brief as laid out in the ESKOM Energy Efficient Lighting Competition 2012 guidelines asked for:
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