Lumifit

Lead Designers Roh Woohyun, Jin Sumin, Kim Seoyeon, Kang Byungchan

Entry Description

This Light is a modular lighting system designed for easy assembly and disassembly.
In Korea, the volume of discarded LED lighting is projected to rise from about 160,000 tons in 2020 to 720,000 tons in 2030, more than a fourfold increase. Most lighting products are hard to disassemble and recycle, as they combine metal, plastic, glass, and electronic parts. As disposal grows, reliance on landfilling and incineration leads to resource waste and environmental burden.
This Light was conceived as a response to this issue. It is made without dedicated molds, using only standard glass tubes and industrial pipe joints assembled through a simple process. Parts use screw-fastened joints, allowing users to disassemble or replace them easily without tools. By replacing only what is needed, users can extend the product's life, reduce waste, and improve recyclability. Different atmospheres can also be created simply by changing the color of the glass tubes while reusing the same components.
This Light is more than a fixture: it proposes a structure that minimizes environmental impact throughout its lifecycle—from production to use and disposal. Through mold-free manufacturing, part-level reuse, and simple maintenance, This Light achieves a sustainable lighting design intended for long-term use.

Sustainability Approach

This light was inspired by the idea that, if designed for easy disassembly, every component could be fully recycled. To achieve this, it adopts a structure that allows quick assembly and separation using mass-produced glass tubes and standard zinc pipe joints, eliminating the need for dedicated molds. This mold-free approach simplifies manufacturing, lowers production costs, and conserves resources. In everyday use, screw-fastened joints enable users to replace only the necessary components instead of discarding the entire product, extending the system’s lifespan, reducing waste, and improving recyclability. By combining user-friendly design with resource-conscious production, the system proposes a new model of lighting that aligns durability, practicality, and environmental responsibility.