Tizio lamp modelling and redesign

 The Group project

We started with a group project. Our brief was to de-construct the shape of the lamp and make a 1:1 scale model of the lamp from the material supplied.
The lamp we were given was a Tizio lamp designed by Richard Sapper.

As a team, we took on roles, and each of us was making a different component of the Tizio lamp, we also did some rough measurements, then we drew a 1:1 scale drawing. We also did some calculation as some of the components were harder to measure than others. And by making each induvial part of that lamp we each slowly getting the idea and the technicality of the lamp. Our model of the Tizio lamp needs to be balanced where it’s not going to fall or collapse. The outcome was to our satisfaction as the joints did not slip, and the lamp head was balanced on the weights.

Individual Task

After we finished making the model of the lamp we moved on to our individual projects. The aim was to use one aspect of the Tizio lamp to create a product that can still be a lamp or something entirely different.
I started by thinking about a problem around me, and I just started sketching. First, I thought about the fact when I go out for road trips, the rubbish always gets out of hands really quickly. So thought about a collapsible travel bin that twist and collapses. The part that inspired me was the joint, the zigzag design on the Tizio lamp. My second idea was to have a collapsible bedside table. This was due to the fact I have minimal space in my student accommodation, and I don’t have a bedside table, but I would like the table to be easily stored away when needed. I again adopted the zigzag idea from the Tizio lamp for the extension mechanism of the table, and it almost resembles the design of a scissor lift, it would go up and down to collapse down for easy storage. My third idea came after I had done some basic research about the Tizio lamp. From my research, I found that the idea of the Tizio lamp. In the world of clutter out came something simple but effective the Tizio lamp, furthermore, Richard Sapper didn’t like the fact a normal lamp has a small coverage of the working space, he wanted to create a lamp that covers a large area but at the same time without taking a large footprint. So I thought about making a lamp that takes a small amount of space, that is balanced by weight system and a light source that’s not concentrated.

Website used for research:
http://uk.phaidon.com/agenda/design/articles/2016/june/06/how-clutter-inspired-richard-sapper-s-design-classic/

First idea

My first idea was the travel bin. With my initial idea being the bin twists and fold down flat for easy storage. However, after some failed sketching and brainstorm I came up with a new mechanism that would work better. If I had zigzag bars that can rotate at each end where it’s attached, make them the same all four side, you could pull them up to extend the bin and put a small bin bag in it. On the right is a card model that I have made which represent my idea. Then I thought I could make the end of the extension bar round so that the sharp edges would not cut anyone. Furthermore, I thought that I could add a cap that will clip on to the top of the bin that would hold the bin bag in place. 

Second idea

The second idea is design based on a problem of having a small space for the bedroom. It’s a bedside table that can be compressed and stored away to save space when needed. I improved the design from my initial design.
The new design features:
– Open space when expanded for books or other things that user would like to use it for.
– A paper wall that folds in a zigzag form so it can be collapsed.
– A tabletop that’s just laid on top so that the user can put alarm clocks or a cup of tea etc.
The table top can be removed for easy access from the top as well as from the front of the table.
I tried to make the scissor lift mechanism. However, I realised quickly that as the mechanism move, the width of the side gets narrower, the table’s frame is fixed so that would cause a problem.

 

 

 

 

Third idea

My third idea is also a lamp. The idea is to make the lamp as simple as possible, and my main focus is how to make the light source of the lamp not concentrated but more spread out so it can cover more surface area. So I made some different lampshade model.

 

 

 

 

 

1. The first lampshade idea is not so ideal this is because the light would bounce and reflect in the cone and come out very concentrated and bright.
2. the second one is slightly better as I removed the back end to let some light escape, therefore, less light being reflected within the cone so ultimately more dispersed light.
3. The third idea is better as light can escape from both directions of the tube but still quite focused.
4. The fourth one is effectively a box where the light would come out from the bottom, so the light would be very focused as well.

In the end, I chose lampshade 3 as the one I will use. As to how to disperse the light even more, the material I will use for the lampshade will be a half opaque material that lets most of the light through but reflects some light so the whole of the head shines and light up the room.

So then I sketched up an idea how the lamp will look like, it will have a round base that can rotate and a weight system at the back to keep the lamp balanced.

I started by making the base of the lamp. I used foam board to wrap around disks of cardboard, the extra weight will create a more stable base for the model. I added an extra disk at the bottom which is attached via a dowel, so the base can rotate freely. Then I moved to make the rest of the lamp out of foam boards. The joints work as it should and the weights create a perfect balance.

What I could’ve done better

After playing around with the finished model I had the following thoughts that may improve the product:

• The weight could move up and down the beam to create more movement options.
• The main beam can be extended so the light can cover more area.

Also for the modelling of the lampshade, next time I would use a different kind of material for it as the foam board do not show the light diffusing property of the real material I want to use.