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WORK
Light Fixture
SERVICES
JAN 2025 — MAY 2025
ILLUSTRATION | FABRICATION
Project Overview
Light Fixture is a digital fabrication project in which I was tasked with designing a functional 3D light fixture digitally modelled within Rhino, animated within Keyshot, and physically fabricated using a TITAN vinyl cutter, a Zing laser cutter, and a Bambu 3D printer.
The final product is a self-standing structure containing a 3D printed PLA body wrapped in bent wood, laser-cut acrylic sheets arranged in a petal-like pattern, and vinyl-cut stickers depicting abstract illustrations graphically aligned with the minimalist theme.
Key Messaging
Product design doesn't have to be limited by materiality
Nature is a reliable baseline of creative inspiration
Minimalism does not equate lifeless design
White Lily
HEX: #FFFFFF
RGB: (255, 255, 255)
CMYK: (0)
Flamingo Pink
HEX: #FFC0DA
RGB: (255, 192, 218)
CMYK: (0, 31, 0, 0)
Warm Glow
HEX: #F2CF8B
RGB: (243, 207, 139)
CMYK: (4, 18, 52, 0)
Pink Pepper
HEX: #ED5970
RGB: (237, 89, 113)
CMYK: (2, 80, 41, 0)
Jade
HEX: #2FA188
RGB: (47, 161, 136)
CMYK: (77, 14, 57, 1)
Veridian
HEX: #024F46
RGB: (2, 79, 70)
CMYK: (90, 46, 68, 40)
Final Keyshot Render
Final Keyshot Black and White Render
Keyshot Silhouette Render
Final Keyshot Render
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PLA stands for "Polylactic Acid" and refers to a biodegradable plastic filament often used to create 3D prints due to its ease of use, affordability, and high-quality smooth finish.
I chose to incorporate this material into my finished product mainly to serve as a structurally-sound base upon which I could adhere various materials.
PLA
PLA 3D Print Material
Bambu 3D Printer
PLA 3D Print Material
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Wood Material
Zing Laser Cutter
Wood Material
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Wood
The particular wood used within this piece is a 0.8" tall Baltic birch plywood. This wood is known for laser cutting especially cleanly.
I chose to incorporate this material into my piece due to its tendency to warp when worked with. This aided in my ability to bend and wrap it around my 3D-printed PLA base.
Acrylic
Acrylic Material
Zing Laser Cutter
Acrylic Material
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In the case of this project, acrylic refers to glossy plexiglass sheets made of lightweight, shatter-resistant plastic called polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). This is often used as a glass alternative.
I chose to incorporate this material into my piece because of their high durability, vibrant color options, and self-standing abilities when braced.
Vinyl Material
TITAN Vinyl Cutter
Vinyl Material
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Vinyl
In the case of this project, vinyl refers to a synthetic plastic sticker made from ethylene and chlorine. It is frequently used across design and communications to engage environmental spaces.
I chose to incorporate this material into my piece because of its high heat-resistance, easy application, and precision-cutting even when small.
Final Thoughts
My project derives inspiration from the organic shape language of lily pads and minimal, eco-friendly design aesthetics to create a unique product that challenges the limits of materiality in modern manufacturing.
Credits: Matthew Vivirito (Supervising Professor)
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