Lamp Design & Craftsmanship Specialization

Course summary

• U1: Getting Inspired

  • Introduction

  • Influences | Vida Útil

  • Influences | Kate Colin

  • Influences | Daniela Navas

  • Influences | Studio Nucleo - Piergiorgio Robino

  • Influences | Marre Moerel

• U2: Professional Lamp Design: Transform a Space with Light

  • Lighting types

  • The color of light and types of bulbs

  • Mood board and inspiration 1

  • Mood board and inspiration 2

  • Selection of materials and finishes

  • Design sketches 1

  • Design sketches 2

  • Modeling in SketchUp and rendering

  • Initial plan and estimated costs

  • Model, mockup and prototype

  • Final design, technical sheet and planning of series production 1

  • Final design, technical sheet and planning of series production 2

  • How your lamp will look in your space

  • How far can your design go

• U3: Design Your Own Paper Lamp

  • A Brief Introduction to Paper Folding

  • Materials and Tools

  • Basic Folding Techniques

  • V Folds

  • Double V Folds

  • Scoring and Creasing Practice

  • Complex Folding Techniques: Multiple V Folds

  • Complex Folding Techniques: Scoring the Lotus Shade Pattern

  • Variations of Shades

  • Colour Palette

  • Making the Lamp: Preparing and Scoring Your Paper

  • Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 1

  • Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 2

  • Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 3

  • Caring for Your Lotus Lampshade

  • Final Touches

• U4: Macramé Lamp Design

  • Functionality of the technique

  • Materials and structures

  • Create a swatch wall 1

  • Create a swatch wall 2

  • Create a swatch wall 3

  • Sketches of our projects

  • Prepare your layer lamp

  • Layers lamp: layers and textures

  • Prepare your globe lamp

  • Globe lamp: chandelier effect

  • Finishes and installation

  • Other apps

• U5: Design and Build a Resin Lamp

  • Introducing the Materials

  • Safety Measures

  • Data Sheet Reading and Types of Resin

  • Finding Inspiration and the Creative Process

  • Mixing and Pouring

  • Moulds

  • Resin and Colour

  • Adding Elements to Resin

  • Dimensioning Your Object and Creating a Model

  • Refining the Design with the Resin Type, Colors and Electrical Components

  • Creating Your First Mould, Casting and Unmoulding 1

  • Creating Your First Mould, Casting and Unmoulding 2

  • Creating Your First Mould, Casting and Unmoulding 3

  • Creating Your First Mould, Casting and Unmoulding 4

  • Creating a Second Mould for Our Lamp

  • Silicone on Silicone: Creating Your Final Mould 1

  • Silicone on Silicone: Creating Your Final Mould 2

  • Finishing and Polishing

  • Assembling

• U6: Ceramic Lamp Creation Using Found Objects

  • Concept Development and Technical Considerations 1

  • Concept Development and Technical Considerations 2

  • Materials 1

  • Materials 2

  • Setting up Your Workspace and Prep Mold

  • Making the Mold 1

  • Making the Mold 2

  • Opening and Drying the Mold

  • Casting the Object with Ceramic Slip 1

  • Casting the Object with Ceramic Slip 2

  • Joining and Building 1

  • Joining and Building 2

  • Sanding, Firing, and Glazing 1

  • Sanding, Firing, and Glazing 2

  • Wiring

  • Final Piece and Other Shapes

• Final project

  • Lamp Design and Craftsmanship Specialization