SOMA - desk lemp

Lead Designers Hagar Guri

Entry Description

This three-month project reflects my passion for industrial design. My desk lamp has three friction axes and a 360-degree swivel, making it easy to direct light to any part of the workspace. It features a hand-gesture sensor for turning it on, off, or dimming, keeping the user experience in focus.

The design is composed of three clean lines — two verticals and one wide arc — that create a spatial composition both minimal and expressive. Even when still, the form suggests movement, evoking the protective posture of a bird with its wings spread. The 90cm arc gently frames the user, like an embrace, fostering a sense of intimacy and presence.

The lamp was entirely handcrafted on a lathe from aluminum and stainless steel to ensure durability and long-lasting quality. It reaches a maximum height of 125 cm, with a 90 cm arc span. The matte black, grainy texture was carefully chosen to reduce visual noise, allowing the geometry and light line to take center stage. A subtle orange accent adds a restrained, sporty touch, breaking the monochrome with intention.

This project explores the relationship between light, space, and user — creating not just illumination, but a meaningful physical and emotional interaction.


It transforms functional lighting into a quiet companion — intuitive, personal, and present.

Sustainability Approach

This lamp was designed with durability, emotional resonance, and environmental responsibility in mind. It is handcrafted from aluminum and stainless steel — both long-lasting and fully recyclable. Screws are intentionally exposed to allow easy maintenance without replacement. The textile cable is made from recycled black fabric, and the plug is 3D printed using recycled PLA. A gesture sensor ensures low energy consumption, while friction-based joints reduce electronic complexity.

Beyond materials, the lamp creates an emotional connection: when the user sits beneath its arc, a subtle intimacy forms. This ongoing relationship encourages care, long-term use, and attachment. In a way, the need to care for the lamp reflects how it gently "cares" for you — in the quiet moments of focused work.