2023

Design Awards Silver Winner - Lei

Lei Light Reflection

Entrant Company

Lei

Category

Lighting Innovation - Light Sources

Client's Name

Country / Region:

Japan

Lei Light Reflection is a lighting product combined with aroma diffuser and a mirror. Each feature’s form and function relates to each other to provide an artistic and emotional scene.The product contributes to customize a variety of situations at personal, small-scaled spaces. The light source surface thoroughly rotates around the handle, or the central axis, and illuminates things directly below, the desktop, or ceilings and walls as an environmental lighting. It is an innovative design that utilizes reflected light inside the oval-shaped frame, creating a soft and beautiful light that does not beam strongly when viewed from any angle. The central mirror part reflects and emphasizes light to the surrounding area with sophisticated brightness. With three color types and four levels of dimming, the light can be customized to various scenes throughout the day, from bedrooms to workplace. It can also be used as a hanged lantern.
The entire design is based on an oval silhouette, including the mirror/light and handle. The handle which connects all parts of the product, apparently seems as if the vertical side is linear, which actually consists of a subtle curve that could only be crafted by advanced technique. The aluminum body is coated with elaborate anodized coating which is also a testament to superior craftsmanship, actualizing refined appearance. The relationship between the handle and the mirror/light enhances the nuances of light and form at every angle. The design aesthetic is reminiscent of traditional Japanese lighting or the shape of ancient “andon” lanterns. It could also be described as an embodiment of the well-honed sensibility towards Japan’s delicately transitioning season and the time within it.
Although the protagonist of this product is the light function, the aroma diffuser is also a noteworthy point which uses an international patent pending technology. By setting a few drops of aroma oil upon the aluminum plate matrix, it will spread over the entire plate surface through capillary action and efficiently diffuse the scent to the air, assisted by heating operation. Overall, the product comprehensively appeals to the user’s senses with emotional light source and aroma scent.

Credits

Designer (SOL style)
Yu Ito
Designer (SOL style)
Yoshimi Kemmmotsu
Director, Inventor (Lei)
Yasuyuki Nagato
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