| DESIGN NAME: Firefly
 
 PRIMARY FUNCTION:
 Lamp
 
 INSPIRATION:
 Firefly is the name of an insect that are light emitting, and also refers to something that shines in the darkness. It is a luminous object that illuminates its surrounding area, creating a unique identity around it.A firefly is reminiscent of old lamps that were used as luminous elements in indoor spaces before the invention of electricity and light bulbs. These lamps created a limited, low, and localized light in the space, with each one giving meaning to a corner of the environment.
 
 UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
 This design can be used both as a wall  and a desk lamp. In addition to these features, due to the rotation of the illuminated part in the lamp's base, it is also a great choice for sloped ceilings. The object has two light sources: one with low intensity, suitable for use as a nightlight or for creating a semi-dark environment, and another light source beneath the lamp, ideal for reading or illuminating a space.
 
 OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
 The initial idea for the firefly lamp was shaped through a design order for a lighting suitable for hotel spaces. A lamp that, while being functional with controllable light, creates semi-lit spaces ideal for hotel rooms, while also being distinct and unique in form. This object can also be used as a light for sleeping or reading. However, its primary function is to enhance the quality of life in the surrounding space.
 
 PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
 The project finished in October 2024 in Tehran, Iran.
 
 FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
 Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
 
 
 | PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: In the construction of this lamp, to achieve the designer's intended feel of old lamps, an opaque glass globe and a wooden base were used. The base is made using the lathe turning technique. A 2 cm diameter rod connects the globe to the base, and the globe rotates 360 degrees around the axis of this rod.
 
 SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
 diameter of the base: 200mm
height of the base: 200 mm
final height of the lamp: 350 mm
 
 TAGS:
 lamp, table lamp, product design, lighting, flexible lamp
 
 RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
 The firefly lamp is a research project aimed at discovering and recreating light-producing elements in architectural spaces, evoking a sense of place in Iranian and Middle Eastern architecture. The form development process moved towards creating a design that, without repeating the common decorations of traditional light-producing elements, would achieve a form with an old-world feel but with a new design. Ultimately, the choice of materials, along with the ability to rotate and control the light, are additional factors that have helped the designer create an Iranian-inspired form.
 
 CHALLENGE:
 The main challenge in designing this lamp was the client's request to add a lamp with a new design but an old-world feel to their products. Since the client was a manufacturer of wooden lighting and furniture, the designer faced limitations in using various materials for the design of this lamp.
 
 ADDED DATE:
 2025-02-17 07:22:15
 
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 IMAGE CREDITS:
 Sobhan Mirtahmasb
 
 
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