tHE COCOON
The Cocoon is the outcome of a lighting project that gave us the freedom to do anybody for a lighting piece. I wanted, most importantly, to play with the way light is affected by bodies and layers.
IDEATION
Initial sketches and ideas for a lighting project.
I turned the sketches into an Orthographic which I used to send to the CNC machine to cut all the pieces out.
Class
Design Studio
Year
Fall 2022 | Sophomore
The sketches explored various bodies in nature which is the central theme I wanted to move around. The final body consists of tree leaves inspiring the form and butterfly wings inspiring the visuals.
misty ash
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This would create a brighter piece, allowing light to pass throughout the whole body.
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There would be too much light passing when the main focus are the holes.
sleek wood
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Focuses light to go through the holes.
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Takes away from the light and airy feel that could compliment the vinyl film.
foggy grey
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A balance between standing out and specific focal points.
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Does not compliment vinyl as well due to color choice
SETTING
Click below each render to view more details.
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I imagine this sitting in a luxurious restaurant bathroom to bring luxury to every piece of a restaurant.
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It perfectly blends into a darker toned space while catching slight attention when lit up.
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Anyone with the intention of spicing up a space would love this in a minimalist home
THE COCOON
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Vinyl
The holes of the wings are filled with an iridescent film that splashes colors on its surrounding space.
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stems
I wanted the base to match the brass rod that held the piece together so I matched it using spray paint.
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wings
The wings are coated with a black gloss paint and a dark iridescent glitter to shine at certain angles.
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support
The pieces were planned out to fit into grooves for maximum support to cater to the heavy weight.
