Design Count

Design Count

Design Count featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Amulet

Amulet is a family of lighting fixtures designed for residential and public interiors. Amulet combines mouth-blown glass with acrylic, metal and LED elements. Handcrafted decorative glass is paired with modern LED technology, linking traditional glassmaking with contemporary production. The open rings are available in diameters of 525, 740 and 885 millimetres and can serve as the main source of illumination or be grouped into compositions. A table lamp of 450 millimetres in height suits cafes, restaurants and lobbies. Wiring and fixings are hidden to keep the exterior form uninterrupted.

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Astoria

Astoria is a table lamp made of MDF, glass and brass. The base is CNC engraved and includes a USB charging port and a pen holder. Brass parts hold the wavy glass diffuser, which spreads the light and reduces glare. The integrated LED light source has 5 watts of power and a color temperature of 3000 Kelvin. A touch button on the brass section switches the lamp on and off and dims it, so the light level can be set to suit the room. The combined functions serve a small area and reduce cable clutter.

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Imilab

Imilab is a smart desk lamp designed for home use and eye comfort. The lamp has a minimalist geometric form and a side-emitting light mode that prevents direct glare. No blue light or visible flicker is produced during operation. Brightness is adjusted automatically according to the surrounding light, and control is also possible by voice or through a mobile application. A built-in camera with a microphone allows children and parents to talk over a distance, and a physical shield covers the camera to protect privacy.

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Linear Refraction

Linear Refraction is a desk and ambient light created for a design hotel in Lishui, China. The lamp joins a linear LED tube to a crystal glass base sourced from Pujiang. The base holds a colored inner layer that refracts white light into many hues, recalling a rainbow. Two modes of use are offered. Placed horizontally, the lamp serves as an adjustable reading light. Set upright, the light glows within the crystal base to create a colorful atmosphere. A touch control switches and dims the light, and the last setting is remembered.

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Siro

Siro is a table lamp composed of a hemisphere and a disc. Light is directed inward, so the lamp gives indirect light and creates a soft atmosphere. Seen from the front, Siro appears to consist of two flat shapes in balance. A large diameter is combined with a minimal depth, which is made possible by LED technology. The base is matt black, and the lens shaped reflector is aluminium with a satin bronze or satin gold finish, painted white inside. Components are made by die casting. The lamp is offered in two sizes, and the light can be adjusted with a dimmer.

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Linear Refraction

Linear Refraction is a floor light designed for a hotel in Lishui, China. The design is inspired by the rainbow and combines a circle with straight lines. A round patterned glass board projects colored shadows that enrich the surrounding indoor space. The glass board can be rotated a full turn to change the shades and patterns cast on the walls. The base and post are made of aluminum alloy, and the glass is a patterned type used in architecture. A foot switch on the cable turns the light on and off. The floor light measures 400 by 400 by 1500 millimeters.

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