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Nest Lamp Lighting by Tzuhsiang Lin |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
TL: The design draws inspiration from natural shelters like bird nests, aiming to create an emotional sense of safety and stillness. It symbolizes a return to presence through light and form.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
TL: My main focus was to design something both poetic and functional—an object that encourages reflection in the home. I wanted to achieve a sense of emotional connection through minimal form.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
TL: I plan to expand the Nest series with more furniture and lighting elements, and am exploring options for limited production or gallery exhibitions.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
TL: About a year from concept to prototype.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
TL: This was a self-initiated design born out of personal exploration. I wanted to pursue a vision that blends craft, symbolism, and emotional resonance.
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?
TL: I am currently self-producing small batches and open to licensing or collaborations for wider distribution.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
TL: I’ve always been interested in how objects can evoke emotional states. This project allowed me to explore that idea deeply through light and spatial presence.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
TL: I was inspired by the quiet material sensitivity of Japanese minimalism and the atmospheric works of Issey Miyake and Tokujin Yoshioka.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
TL: The design targets mindful users who value aesthetics with symbolic meaning—people who seek comfort and reflection in their living space.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
TL: Its sculptural layering, symbolic geometry, and softness in lighting set it apart from typical home décor pieces.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
TL: “Nest” reflects both the physical structure and emotional concept of safe enclosure—it’s a metaphor for inner stillness.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
TL: I used Rhinoceros for modeling, KeyShot for rendering, and resin-based 3D printing for prototyping.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
TL: The design’s ability to interact with light and shadow from every angle makes it uniquely dynamic yet grounded.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
TL: I designed the project independently but consulted with engineers and material specialists to refine technical feasibility.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
TL: Technology enabled the execution of complex geometries with high precision, essential to achieving the design’s layered effect.
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
TL: I studied natural crystalline forms, light diffusion properties, and symbolic geometries to guide the form and emotion.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
TL: Balancing structural integrity with visual delicacy during 3D printing was a major challenge. I iterated multiple prototypes to resolve it.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
TL: I believed the design’s emotional clarity and formal strength could resonate globally, making it suitable for international recognition.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
TL: I learned how to translate conceptual narratives into tactile experience, deepening my sensitivity to materials and light.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
TL: This project reinforced my belief that meaningful design doesn’t need to shout. It can whisper and still leave an impact.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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