INDUSTRY:
LIGHTING
CLIENT:
SCAD
YEAR:
2025
EXPERIENCE:
wood working , vacum forming , router table , flat bed printing
TABLE LAMP
ABOUT
This project was an exploration of how different digital and analog fabrication tools can come together to create a single, cohesive product. The process was a hands-on journey from a digital concept to a tangible, finished lamp.
1. CNC Routing & Base Creation
The process began by creating a 3D model in Rhino for the CNC machine. This model guided the machine to precisely cut the circular wooden base and the internal flower pattern that would later form the light's shape.
2. Vacuum Forming the Top
The wooden piece from the CNC was then used as a mold for vacuum forming. I created a design in Illustrator and used a flatbed printer to apply it to an acrylic sheet. This sheet was then heated and pulled over the mold, creating the lamp's seamless, translucent top with the embossed flower pattern.
3. Final Assembly
To complete the project, I used a circle jig to ensure a perfect circular cut and a router table to give the edges a smooth, rounded finish. The final pieces were carefully assembled, ensuring the acrylic top fit perfectly into the wooden base, ready to be lit.
