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WHISP

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Inspired by nocturnal flora, these pendant lights will create the atmosphere for your outdoor retreat.


 

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Made with LED and solar panels, WHISP pendant lights are energy efficient and sustainable.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

For homeowners seeking to invest in their outdoor space, my project aimed to solve the market gap for artisanal and energy efficient lighting. 

ROLE

Product Designer

DURATION

Three Months.
Product Design Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Oregon.

DESIGN PROCESS

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Design Process
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Create a beautiful light that reflects the natural environment.

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In the outdoor lighting market, industrial,
mid-century modern, and minimal designs are common. By interviewing experts in the field, such as Michelle Aaro, creator of Cedar & Moss, projected lighting trends included sustainability and more sparkle.

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DESIGN OPPORTUNITY

MARKET RESEARCH

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Homeowners who enjoy relaxing in their garden.
Would like an atmospheric light to compliment their outdoor retreat.

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USER ENVIRONMENT

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Inspired by gardens, I painted flora and fungi and abstracted the forms into lighting fixtures.

A favorite theme amongst my colleagues were my sketches that looked like glowing terrariums. I decided to explore this direction.

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SKETCHES

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UNDERSTAND LIGHT
I deconstructed a solar powered LED light and examined the circuit.

CREATE FILAMENT
I experimented with acetate and acrylic to create a 'filament'. To my surprise, acrylic flush to an LED glows brightly!

MAKE BULB
To create Edison inspired bulbs, I sculpted foam to create a mold and heat formed acrylic.

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PROTOTYPES

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Mix and match designs or select a favorite bulb.

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These rough draft bulbs helped me explore aesthetic details and test-out the LED components. Each bulb is made with a 3D printed fixture top, laser cut acrylic filaments, and hand-torched plastic bulbs.

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ROUGH DRAFT

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UNDERSTAND LIGHT
I deconstructed a solar powered LED light and examined the circuit.

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CREATING WHISP

Scientific glass creation with Sky Glass in Eugene.

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WHISP

Design Features
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Three Lighting Options
     Chandelier, string, & solo.
Bio-Inspired Filament
     Beautiful atmospheric light. 
LED & Solar Powered
     Rechargeable & Efficient.
Adaptable Cord
     Form to any location. 

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WHISP

FEATURES

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Fly solo.

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Create a chandelier.

String along path.

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LIGHTING OPTIONS

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PACKAGING

Protected by cast urethane foam, WHISPS are ready to be sent to your garden.

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WHISP BOOKLET

With instructions and key features, the WHISP booklets helps users install and maintain their pendant light.

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Michelle
"I love them! I like the elegance, but still not simple enough to be stuffy. It's nice that you could use them in any kind of outdoor decor. I want them."

Jane
"I would hang them along tree branches or in my windows to add pizazz."

Diane
"It's a really cool design. I might want them with copper colored tops."

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USER FEEDBACK

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