2017
the moebius fixture
Project: Material Syntax 2017
Type: SLA Printed Lighting Fixture
Location: Cambridge, Canada
Duration: 8 weeks
Collaborators: Ethan Schwartz & Peter Kwak (Animation)
Fabricated from photopolymer resin, 3D printed using the Form2 SLA printer and drinking straws. The Moebius Fixture capitalizes on the capabilities of stereolithography printing to create the unique shape of the Moebius strip. Using computation design the Moebius strip is turned into a perforated framework to give a new use to an everyday object, the drinking straw.
Studies were done into lighting quality, connection details and form finding to result in the final design. As a result of its unique form and textured design, the lamp is proposed to be marketed to high energy and innovative businesses found in start up tech companies. A secondary proposed market, follows the lead of well acclaimed company IKEA. Due to its method of fabrication, the Moebius Fixture is able to be pieced together in parts, with easy assembly it can be targeted to contemporary home environment.