lighting, industrial design

The Franklin lamp is designed to bring people together, taking inspiration from play and firelight as two things that invite gathering. A ping pong ball is used as a diffuser, and the dimmer mimics a mechanical toy’s wind-up key, providing a sensory incentive to turn it on. The thread spool that is used for the body and its warm white light is reminiscent of candle light, inviting people to sit around it in an intimate space. The colors give it a playful, athletic nature. Its portability and rechargeability makes it function like a lantern that you can take out on a picnic with friends.