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Orbita Lamp by Andres Luer Solorza |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
AL: Interaction is Orbita's key element of innovation. A combination of highly skillful artisans with todays technology. Interaction translated as the gesture of the user splitting the domes to create light. from a single ball to two rotating hemispheres, perfectly balanced on a pivotal mechanism that allows a 360 degrees rotation and 4 different light settings.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
AL: Does the interaction with a lighting fixture makes the lamp more interesting or appealing to potential customers? From what I saw it does. This was the starting point of my design. At first I focus on which movement or gesture could be instinctive enough to lead the user to light up the lamp. The splitting of an sphere fit the requirement, intrinsically we know that the splitting of atoms create light, which by splitting the sphere resemble such fact. Next was to design the mechanical and electrical components that would allow such movements.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
AL: Develop the rest of the line under Orbita concept, 4 more lighting fixtures that explore in the same way the user's interaction with the light.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
AL: Two years end a half were required to finalize the design. The fact that Orbita is an on the go project I needed to design every part, not knowing how a part should be, I couldn't ask a supplier to make it, only after I was certain that it will work, I could start ordering the final pieces. Was a great challenge to test my knowledge on electric circuits, mechanical lathe and wood working.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
AL: Inspiration. By looking at what has been done in this particular field, lighting design, I saw room for experimentation, where advance tech and natural materials meet. I have developed a strong interest on natural fivers and their potential.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
AL: As of now I'm manufacturing the lamp myself. Outsource part of it will be the next step since orders have started to ramp up and customers satisfaction is at the core of any successful company.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
AL: I have been always involve in wood working and mechanics, it came natural the integration of both to an idea I had.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
AL: The are great inputs from craftsmen from Chile who showed me the workability and nature of the wicker natural fivers I wanted to use. By spending time with them I couldn't stop thinking on all the lamps i could make.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
AL: The customer that wants to be amazed and enjoy fine craftsmanship.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
AL: Simply the fact that is unique. It fits into a segment where there nothing yet.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
AL: Orbita as you may guess means orbit, like our mon around the Earth or Saturn's satellites. In homage to my roots I kept the word in Spanish.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
AL: Every step on the way had it's tool. Pen and paper for the first designs, Rhinoceros for the 3D modeling, Saw and router for the woodworking parts and metal lathe for the mechanical parts.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
AL: the gesture required to light the lamp up.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
AL: Craftsmen for the creation of the wicker lampshade, engineers for the electrical circuits.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
AL: Without technology this design wouldn't be possible. The whole lighting system that allows rotation and 4 light settings is the result of today advances in LED and connectors.
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
AL: The research I conducted showed several data, some of them made me understand how fivers could be better used and on the other hand the user's tendency for products that have a certain degree of interaction.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
AL: By far the most complicated part was the design of the electrical components. The light source required to be replaceable and easy to plug, intuitive like a bulb. This plugging system required then to be connected to the rotational circuit and be compact enough to fit in the 12mm core.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
AL: I have won ADesign Award in the past and I always wanted to win again. After I stepped aside from Interior Design it came natural to participate going back to Industrial Design.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
AL: The most important learning is the one I'm going through now, how to run a manufacturing line where there is people from different sectors involved. Suppliers, accountants, certificates, codes, agents and so on.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
AL: As a summary I want to say that the experience of seeing an idea become real is the fuel that propel all of us creative, is this what push entire societies forward and in every aspect, from music to arts to literature to design.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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