2026

Design Awards Silver Winner - Ostuni Lighting Studio

Olbia

Entrant

Ostuni Lighting Studio

Category

Lamps & Luminaires - Desk Lamps

Client's Name

Country / Region:

China

Olbia is a modern lighting product centered on visual health and driven by optical innovation. Rather than simply illuminating a desk, it redefines the relationship between people and light—transforming light into an extension of vision, not a burden.
Olbia uses Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) as its light source. Unlike traditional point-source LEDs, OLED is a surface-emitting technology. Its principle—based on a light-emitting layer uniformly generating photons—eliminates glare and ghost shadows at the source. This choice prioritizes visual comfort: OLED light is soft like morning light, with a Color Rendering Index close to natural light. It faithfully reproduces the color and texture of objects, making every detail clear and comfortable during reading, drawing, or creative work.
Inspired by Bauhaus minimalism, Olbia's clean, flowing lines embody "form follows function." Every element is functionally driven: the dual-arm proportions are meticulously refined to ensure both mechanical balance and a visually lightweight expression. Olbia integrates silently into a space, yet subtly becomes the focal point when illuminated.
Olbia addresses the question of healthy lighting: In an age of abundant light, do we truly possess light that is friendly to our eyes? Through OLED's low blue light emission, uniform light distribution, and flexible adjustments, it offers a gentler, more sustainable way to illuminate. It is a lamp, and a commitment to visual well-being.

Credits

Design Leader
Lok Lee
Designer
Yingzhong Guo
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