How this minimalist lamp creates an otherworldly glow that connects the heavens and earth

Some lamps are designed to simply provide proper lighting for us to see, while others are made to set the right atmosphere and mood. Some even try to put you into a meditative state, pulling your head into a more peaceful space, perhaps to be able to think more clearly. Lamps accomplish these through a variety of means, like the brightness or temperature of the light they emit or through the design of the very lamp itself. This small table lamp uses both techniques to create such an atmosphere, using nothing more than simple shapes that evoke imagery of the earth and the sky connected by a single beam of ethereal light that seemingly appears out of nowhere.

Designer: Li Wenkai

In its deactivated state, the magnetic light that stands in the middle looks nothing more than an extremely thin rod or wire stretched from end to end. In isolation, this filament’s bright glow might even call to mind a welding rod that shines brightly only because of extreme heat, not exactly the calming imagery that the lamp is aiming for.

Thanks to the use of simple shapes and thoughtful composition, however, this thin rod of light is able to send a very different message instead. The base has a very low conical shape that slopes gently upward, almost like a solitary mountain rising majestically in the middle of a plain. Directly above it is a small metal ball, representing the heart of the heavens or the sun floating above. A single, thin beam of light connects these two, like a space laser or a heavenly bridge that makes heaven and earth meet.

This straight beam, however, is also an illusion. That filament is apparently flexible and can be bent when the magnetic metal sphere falls from the sky. This creates a more fluid curve that is reminiscent of the beautiful aurora of night skies. The lamp’s transparent polycarbonate body not only gives a full view of that light, it also creates a visual illusion of multiple strands of light growing out of the base, resulting in a more interesting display of light art.

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This Auge Light Mini has very simple controls, a single touch button to cycle between two levels of brightness and the off state. This lets the user select the kind of visual effect they want, whether it’s a soft and eerie glow or a bright beam that lights up the space. Neither is strong enough to serve as a work or even a reading light, but the lamp will definitely help get you in the right head space for some deeper thinking or maybe even for a nap.

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Toasty Toes Therapy

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Have you ever wondered where the phrase “getting cold feet” came from? Your circulatory system has the ability to divert warm blood going to your feet and send it to more crucial parts of your body, like the organs, to keep them warm. This happens not just when you’re nervous (hence the phrase), but also when it’s cold outside. That’s why we need foot-warmers, and the Mood foot warmer seems like the perfect product to kill the chill.

The Mood by 83Design doesn’t really need a user manual. It comes with heat settings, and all you do is slide your feet into its little cavity and your toes will be all toasty in no time. Mood even comes with a handle, allowing you to carry it from room to room. Just make sure your cat doesn’t make this her permanent sleeping zone!

Designer: 83Design Inc.

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The Workplace Buddy Drone!

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Most drones have state of the art cameras mounted on them, with the ability to film 2K or FullHD at the very least. MooD’s a little different in that aspect. It has an infrared sensor that captures thermal imaging data. Now why would a drone capture anything in infrared?

The MooD is a drone with a slightly different purpose. It’s meant for office environments. For places where team spirit and group dynamics are essential for a company’s survival, the MooD captures a human’s thermal map, knowing how they feel. So if there’s an employee who’s battling personal problems, depression, anger, or stress, the MooD knows, and helps alleviate the situation by letting the co-workers know that there’s a problem. The drone therefore initiates a dialogue and helps the problem get solved, or go away, bringing normalcy back to the corporate environment!

How great would this be for the Big Brother house, eh! 😉

Designer: Jerome Prax

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