Prize(s) Winners in Interactive Lighting Products
Lighting Design/Product Company VOUW
Lead Designers Mingus Vogel
Other Designer's names Justus Bruns
Photo Credits Bibian Bingen and VOUW
Completion Date 18/06/2025
Project Location Amsterdam
Entry DescriptionBloomlight S is not just a lamp—it’s a presence. As you sit beside it, it slowly wakes up, bending gently toward you and unfolding a soft bloom of light. It doesn’t flick on with a switch or respond to commands. It simply senses that you are there—and greets you.
Inspired by the quiet gestures of nature, Bloomlight S brings movement into lighting in a way that feels organic and serene. Its spine flexes like a plant following the sun, using internal mechanics hidden from view. The result is a living rhythm of light and motion—designed not to grab your attention, but to keep you company.
This is light that doesn’t compete with your thoughts. Whether you’re reading, meditating, or simply resting, it remains beside you—present, calm, and still. When you get up and leave, it returns slowly to its resting position, almost as if it’s waiting for you to come back.
With no apps, no data collection, and no distractions, Bloomlight S reimagines what it means to live with technology. It is handcrafted in limited series, made to last, easy to repair, and uses low energy. Every detail is designed to support a slower, more intentional way of living.
In a time when most devices demand something from us, Bloomlight S offers something back: a moment of stillness, a companion in the corner of your room, and a subtle reminder that sometimes, presence is enough.
Sustainability ApproachThis light is built to last—not just physically, but emotionally. Every component has been carefully considered: if it doesn’t serve a purpose, it’s left out. Its modular design allows for easy repair and replacement, ensuring longevity beyond the typical lifecycle of electronic products. The light itself dims when no one is nearby, minimizing energy use without compromising experience.
But sustainability goes deeper than materials and power consumption. By encouraging stillness and presence, this lamp invites a slower pace of living. It doesn’t push notifications, demand attention, or feed urgency. Instead, it creates space—space to pause, breathe, and disconnect from the anxiety of constant stimulation. In that way, it quietly resists overconsumption not by preaching, but by making slowness feel good.
