Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
University / School Name UDIT (universidad de diseño, innovación y tecnología)
Lead Designers Andrea Torralba Lorenzo
Professor Names Pedro Cerisola
Photo Credits Andrea Torralba
Completion Date 31/05/2024
Entry DescriptionECOS is a large-sized wall luminaire. It is inspired by the concept of forms that share a connection without physical contact, such as ballet and echo. ECOS transforms the simple act of illuminating a space into a harmonious and personalized experience for the user.
Ballet shows the subtle and harmonious connection between two dancers who, despite not physically touching, share a meaningful connection on stage. The design emphasizes continuous elegance and harmony in motion. In this dance, each of the sticks represents a dancer, which is activated as there is a connection between them, the central moving circle.
This configuration not only seeks to evoke emotions and visual beauty, but also allows the user to choose the setting to his or her liking. By means of an internal gear system and an electronic circuit, turning the central wheel of the luminaire regulates the intensity of the LEDs. The harmonic synchronization, inspired by lyrical dance, emulates the connection between dancers in a lyrical performance.
Sustainability ApproachIt is a design made mostly of anodized aluminum to offer a sustainable alternative in the lighting sector. Its main advantage lies in the high recyclability of aluminum and its durability, which reduces waste generation and the need for frequent replacements. In addition, it has a dimmable circuit of LED strips to be energy efficient and to be able to control the consumption of the luminaire at all times. As for the internal parts of the mechanism, they would be made by 3D printing of PLA (polylactic acid) of vegetable origin to ensure their material sustainability. To ensure truly sustainable production, the origin of the aluminum must be recycled, and the anodizing, transport and packaging processes must be controlled.
