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Lumio was born from San Francisco–based designer Max Gunawan’s
fascination with the functional potential of origami and his desire to
create a flexible, adaptable lighting solution. When shut, Lumio
masquerades as an elegant book bound in laser-cut wood. When opened, it
transforms into a sculptural light.
Details
When
shut, Lumio masquerades as an elegant hardcover book bound in lasercut
wood. When opened, it magically transforms into a sculptural light
illuminated by a high-performing LED. Lumio was born from San
Francisco-based designer Max Gunawan’s fascination with the functional
potential of origami and his desire to create a flexible lighting
solution that adapts to the user’s needs. Lumio’s minimalist, compact
form allows for maximum portability, and since its diaphanous, pleated
interior is made of hard-wearing and water-resistant Tyvek, this
innovative lamp is equally at home bedside, at a backyard barbeque, or
on the go.
The strong neodymium magnets imbedded within
its covers allow this transformable light to be expanded 180 degrees to
its fullest brightness, or mounted upon any magnetic surface. The
included leather hanging strap enables lightweight Lumio to be
suspended, offering ambient light akin to a lustrous paper lantern. A
rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides wireless power for up to eight
hours (rechargeable via micro-USB cord using a 2A or 3A adaptor).
Brightness: 500 lumen. Light temperature: 2700K (warm white). Wipe clean
with a damp cloth. The Lumio Book Lamp is featured @MoMA Design Store
collaboration, and was brought to life by 5,276 backers on Kickstarter.
Innovative Function
Function
plays a large role in defining good design. When designers look at an
object, they don't just consider its aesthetic appearance—they should
also challenge it to be more versatile, to respond to the user's need,
or to achieve its purpose more elegantly. Good design has the capacity
to solve problems that sometimes we didn't even know we had. This is one
of the ways design touches and enriches our everyday life.
and... • Designer
: Max Gunawan
• Walnut Wood Book Cover
• Size
Closed: 8.5h x 6.5w x 1.25"d
• Size Open: 13"d Strap: 9.5"l
• Materials
: Recyclable Tyvek® plywood LED