LumaMorph

2023

In contemporary times, it has become commonplace to modify the range and emphasis of lighting in a given fixture by manipulating the probability of the light source (bulb). This project endeavors to identify an alternative solution for lamps by designing deformable dynamic structures (driven by air pressure).



Traditional lamps mainly rely on knobs, gear switches or remote controls to adjust the lighting intensity of lamps. In essence, this is achieved by adjusting the power of the light source. This project aims to explore new solutions for adjusting the lighting intensity of lamps by introducing emerging technologies.



Through the understanding of materials and structures, two solutions are formed to produce changes in lighting intensity through structural deformation


Soft Robotics is a bionic engineering method based on flexible materials, imitating the soft, deformable structure and movement of organisms in nature. It is driven by air pressure, hydraulic pressure or intelligent materials to achieve complex morphological changes such as stretching, bending, and twisting.
With the help of soft robotics technology, the structure is redesigned. The lamp can be dynamically adjusted through a flexible structure, bringing users a bionic and natural lighting experience.

The fixture is composed of a base, which contains
 an air pump, a battery, and a control board. 
It also contains a silicone housing and an LED light bar.

The air pump, which is concealed within the base,
 is controlled by the user through the controller. 

The user can modify the housing of the fixture, 
which is composed of a specialized silicone 
structure, to achieve various lighting effects.






Design the mold required for the structure through 3D modeling, and prepare for silicone mold casting through 3D printing

Prototype Testing

Use the cylinder to test whether the deformation of the silicone structure (including angle, expansion, etc.) meets the design requirements.

The mold and silicone structure are iteratively updated based on the test results.