Parsim
A flat pack lamp with handmade biomaterial shades
Awarded Design Excellence Fall 2024 ASU
Awarded Design Excellence Fall 2024 ASU
Research Question:
How can biomaterials be utilized to integrate sustainability into the consumer market without losing functionality and aesthetic quality?
Background Info:
- What is a biomaterial?
"A biomaterial or bio-based material is a substance which is or has
been part of a larger complex biological system" - Fab Lab
been part of a larger complex biological system" - Fab Lab
- Why should we use biomaterials?
The goal of using biomaterials for manufacturing is to
create carbon-circularity within product lifecycles
create carbon-circularity within product lifecycles
- How does it affect us?
"Biomaterials address problems like pollution, fossil fuels,
renewable resources, carbon emissions and promoting circularity" - MDPI
renewable resources, carbon emissions and promoting circularity" - MDPI
Lighting Inspiration:
Studio Nir Mein
Marine Light
Seaweed, Hardware
Seaweed, Hardware
Joanne Odisho
Lume
Biocomposite, Rice Paper, Hardware
Biocomposite, Rice Paper, Hardware
Tigme Studio
Natura Lamp
Plant fiber composite, Hardware
Plant fiber composite, Hardware
Designer Interviews:
Jenny Poston
Q: What are the most important aspects of lighting design to consider?
A: A quality feeling comes from a balance of weight. Also the ability to change the
bulb easily
Joanne Odisho
Q: What kinds of challenges have you faces with biomaterial experimentation?
A: The main challenges have been trying
to create a material that not only
has structural integrity but also won't disintegrate over a short period of time
Charlotte McCurdy
Q: What procedures and methods should I consider while designing with biomaterials?
A: Think about the different vectors of sustainability. Does the material require more labor, more carbon, or more water?
User Persona:
Opportunity Gap:
Investment Potential
Material Circularity
Biophilic Design
Moodboard:
Sketches:
Study Models:
Lamp Process:
Lamp Shade Process:
Material Samples:
Final Lamp Shades:
Shoji Paper
Recycled Paper, Cattails
Assembly :
Unpack pieces & organize
Attach Base A to Leg A
Attach Base B to Leg A
Attach Legs B/C/D to Bases A/B
Install lighting hardware
Insert shades into Bases A/B
Fit lid on to legs
Turn on lamp!
Parsim
