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Bellda Lampshade

Mehdi Atashfaraz Lampshade Lighting Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Bellda

An easy to install, hanging lampshade that simply fits on any light bulb without a need to any tool or electrical expertise. The design of the products enables the user to simply put it on and take it off the bulb without much effort to create a visually pleasant lighting source in a budget or temporary accommodation. Since the functionality of this product is embedder in its form, the production cost is similar to the one for an ordinary plastic flowerpot. Possibility of personalization to the user’s taste take by painting or adding any decorative elements creates a unique character.

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Diagonal Table

Paradox Studio Table Furniture Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Diagonal

Diagonal is a desk designed around a single geometric idea, the diagonal line that joins two opposite corners. The tabletop is made of plywood with walnut veneer, and the veneer pattern follows the same diagonal guide. The two stands are made of steel with a powder coated finish, and both stands are placed along the same line. The main structural skeleton is hidden inside the tabletop and carries the load through three short columns to the stands. A bevelled edge and a gap between top and stands make the surface appear to float.

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Dreamland Ergonomics Study Desk

Two square meters Ergonomics Study Desk Furniture Monday, 29 December 2025

Dreamland

Dreamland is an ergonomic study desk designed for students of school age and for adults. The desktop can be raised and lowered within a height range of 52 to 76 centimetres, and it can be tilted from 0 to 37 degrees for writing, drawing and reading. Divided desktop areas improve comfort, and a small clock helps children manage their time. A storage system and a range of accessories are included. The desk is made of birch and finished with formaldehyde-free water-based paint. The corners are rounded and chamfered for safety.

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Supersymmetry Lamp

Alexey Danilin Lamp Lighting Sunday, 28 December 2025

Supersymmetry

Supersymmetry is a transformable lamp designed for homes that are also used as work spaces. The fixture changes from a vertical source of soft diffused light into a horizontal source of concentrated light for work, creation and close conversation. The change is made by splitting or joining the symmetrical parts of the lamp, which are held by magnetic retainers. A bottom-centered wire bracing system keeps the height stable in both positions, so the light level on the table stays even. Metal, acrylic and LED sources are used. The total height ranges from 550 to 1500 mm.

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Khepri Lighting Unit

Hisham El Essawy Lighting Unit Lighting Saturday, 27 December 2025

Khepri

Khepri is a floor lamp and also a pendant that is designed based on ancient Egyptians Khepri, the scarab god of rising of morning sun and rebirth. Just touch Khepri and light will be on. From the darkness to the light, as ancient Egyptians always believed. Developed from the evolution of Egyptian scarab shape, Khepri is equipped with a dimmable LED that is regulated by a touch sensor switch that provides three settings adjustable brightness by a touch.

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Nantong Window Cultural Center

Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd Cultural Center Lighting Friday, 26 December 2025

Nantong Window

Nantong Window is an architectural lighting design for a cultural complex with a library, a cultural centre and archives. The lighting follows the building concept of birds and sea. Linear luminaires are placed inside the folded perforated aluminium curtain wall, so the light passes through the feather-like openings. Underground lamps with a colour temperature of 3000K illuminate the orange inner wall and ceiling. Luminaire positions and angles are calculated so that no lamp surface is visible from inside or outside. A DMX512 control system allows dynamic change of the facade.

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