Case Study
Expect _ Light
In light of the current global energy crisis and the ongoing power outage issues caused by seasonal power overload, an eco-friendly emergency lighting system has been designed. This project focuses on meeting the urgent needs of modern society while balancing sustainability and implementing an eco-friendly and self-sufficient power supply system utilizing renewable energy and materials.
The modular design was designed to be flexible enough to accommodate the diverse needs of users, and an intuitive user-centred interface was designed for easy operation even in emergency situations. It also aimed for a portable structure and durability while maintaining reliability even in extreme situations.
Details
System Module Lighting
2014 / Seoul, Korea
Lighting Fixture Design (Internship)
Furniture Detail
Inspired by candles, which have historically been used to illuminate the darkness and are still used today as emergency lighting, the shape of the candle was reinterpreted in a modern way. The design also incorporated renewable and eco-friendly materials with a highly portable design to be used immediately in an emergency.
Key features of the product include energy efficiency through biodegradable recycled paper, recycled aluminium alloy metal, and high-efficiency LED lighting. It also features a flexible and highly mobile system design that can be used not only on tables and stands but also in extreme environments.
System Unit
Provide a variety of utilities, such as stands, wall mounts, and tabletops that can be applied to the lighting head so that users can change in various ways by respecting the diverse personalities of modern people.
Eco-Friendly
Portability
Designed to be portable so that it can be used as an emergency light source in an environment without light while minimizing user inconvenience, such as the light source suddenly turning off in response to an unexpected phenomenon called a blackout.
Through this comprehensive approach, the design presents a new paradigm of sustainable energy solutions that go beyond simple emergency lighting. The design aims to provide a practical alternative to unexpected power outages while raising awareness of users’ energy consumption and contributing to the formation of a culture of responsible energy use.
The project presents an innovative solution to the urgent energy problems of modern society while highlighting the role of design for a sustainable future. Also, it perfectly harmonizes functionality, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility, which is a good example of my efforts to contribute to the implementation of sustainable design.
Project Info
This project, which was carried out in the first half of my internship group project, presents an innovative solution to the urgent energy problem of modern society while also emphasizing the role of design for a sustainable future.
Academic Project
Completion: February, 2014
Project Type: Lighting Fixture
Designer: Jin Choi
Project Sustainability
- 90% Recycled Materials
- 40% Energy Self-Sufficient
- 65% Less Construction Waste
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