2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: Project Proposal / Desired Objectives 1
Inspirations 2
Designer / Artist Influence 4
Concept Sketchs & Concept Models 8
Final Design Orthographic Layout 14
Material Library 16
Final Material Selection 18
Final Material Application 20
User / Environmental Application 21
Bill of Materials 22
Conclusion / Project Rationale 24
3. 1
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSES & UTILITY
The purpose of my light is for ambience and to set a mood. It is not meant
to enhance the ability to see, but is instead supposed to cast a calming blue
color throughout the room. The light can be used at night for relaxation, or
even for special occasions such as parties.
TYPE OF LIGHT
Neon EL wire
ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES & LOCATION/PLACEMENT
This lamp is environmentally friendly and has a long lifespan because it is
not for constant use. It can be used personally in a bedroom, or in a social
setting for parties in a living room.
4. 2
INSPIRATION
AMBIENT LIGHTING
• setting a mood in a safe space
• great for social gatherings or
personal enjoyment
GALAXY & SPACE
• creating a feeling of serene, open
space
• soft, almost natural lighting
• experiencing something that
happens on occasion
5. 3
INSPIRATION
GEOMETRIC SHAPES
• simple structural design
• 3-dimensional design to
compensate for lack of color
• minimal
SILVER CHROMATIC FINISH
• futuristic dimension
• creates light reflection
• makes an illusion of larger space
6. 4
DESIGNER / ARTIST INFLUENCE
JAMES TURRELL
He has innovated photographic techniques that allow light to have a physical
presence. Using holography to make the light itself the subject rather than the
medium, Turrell creates colored light installations that appear to possess mass
and take up space as planes, cubes, pyramids, and tunnels.
https://www.artsy.net/artist/james-turrell
7. 5
DESIGNER / ARTIST INFLUENCE
LORI HERSBERGER
He applies bright colours, alternating in painting and spraying techniques and
integrating the work into the room.
https://artsation.com/en/artists/lori-hersberger
8. 6
DESIGNER / ARTIST INFLUENCE
LADDIE JOHN DILL
His work explores the relationship between natural and man-made materials
and most of his installations are site-specific.
http://www.complex.com/style/2013/07/neon-artists/laddie-john-dill
9. 7
DESIGNER / ARTIST INFLUENCE
ROBERT IRWIN
Associated with the Light and Space Movement instead of minimalism. He is
known for using flourescent light as his medium instead of neon light.
https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-10-artists-who-work-with-neon
11. 9
CONCEPT MODELS
• pendant lamp
• clear blue plastic folder
cut up into shapes in
order to fit inside the glass
dome
• supposed to emit blue
color
• did not have the resource
to cut a hole into the
wooden block
• too simple
13. 11
CONCEPT MODELS
• pendant lamp
• used a hollow box to
place the bulb into
• blue frame to hold a piece
of the blue plastic folder
cut to size
• blue light was not vibrant
enough
15. 13
CONCEPT MODELS
• desk lamp
• four jewlery stands placed
into a square shape
• used silver cellophane to
reflect light
• neon blue EL wire as
source of light
• too harsh on the eyes
• needed a way to diffuse
the light
19. 17
1. Blue wooden picture frame 6.5inx5in (No glass, image, or back mount
included; outer frame only; SCRAP)
2. Triangle (Percussion instrument; SCRAP)
3. Glass dome (SCRAP)
4. Chipboard box with lid 6inx6in (SCRAP)
5. Silver wire (found at home)
6. Tracing paper (found at home)
7. Blue plastic folder (for filing documents, usually found in school supplies;
SCRAP)
8. Glass slates (From picture frames; SCRAP)
9. BonnBons acrylic charm/jewlery display x4 (From jewlery store that is out of
business; SCRAP)
10. Silver cellophane (for gift wrapping; SCRAP)
11. Clear plastic board (SCRAP)
12. Blue EL Wire (Amazon)
26. 24
CONCLUSIONS / RATIONALE
IN / preposition / used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits.
AURA / plural / a subtly pervasive quality or atmosphere seen as emanating
from a person, place, or thing.
Inaura aims to create a peaceful setting, as if. The tracing paper helps diffuse
the neon light so that is is soft to look at. It is wireless and battery-powered, so
the lamp can be placed anywhere such as a desk or shelf.
Inaura can be used for personal enjoyment, or in a social setting.
