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Ibrahim Fatih Satilmis Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Crackdown Decorative Lighting in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Ibrahim Fatih Satilmis recognized for lighting products and fixtures design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design category for Crackdown Decorative Lighting by Ibrahim Fatih Satilmis, designed for Studio Soldout. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Crackdown Decorative Lighting
Crackdown is a decorative lighting design inspired by the interaction of light and shadow. It utilizes crackle glass to diffuse light in dynamic patterns, reminiscent of sunlight filtering through fractured surfaces. The brass-plated socket was chosen for its warm hue, enhancing the ambient glow. Influenced by Japandi style, the minimalist form balances simplicity and boldness. Made of high-quality metal with a satin finish, its modular design adapts to different interior settings, serving as both floor and pendant lighting.
About Ibrahim Fatih Satilmis
İbrahim Fatih Satılmış is a multidisciplinary industrial designer with a Master’s degree in Product and Furniture Design from Kingston University and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design Engineering from Erciyes University. Currently serving as a Senior Industrial Designer at TEPTA Lighting, he specialises in lighting product development, combining strong aesthetic sensibilities with technical precision. His expertise spans 3D modelling, production drawing, and design consultancy, enabling the creation of products that are both visually compelling and highly functional.
Award Record
With this recognition, Ibrahim Fatih Satilmis is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Award
The A' Lighting Design Award is an international lighting design competition recognizing good lighting designs by best lighting designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to lighting designers, lighting architects, industrial design studios and lighting product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, table lamps, floor lamps and outdoor lights. The awarded lighting designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/lighting
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://desingers.org/170720
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/170720
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!170720
- Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/360561
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Crackdown Decorative Lighting
- Function
- Decorative Lighting
- Category
- Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Gray, Dim Gray, Saddle Brown, Black and Dark Olive Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Studio Soldout
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ibrahim Fatih Satilmis
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #170720
Credits
- Image Credits
- Render / Designer İbrahim Fatih Satılmış, Crackdown Series, 2024.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Crackdown is a decorative lighting design inspired by the interplay of light and shadows. It features crackle glass for a mesmerizing glow, reminiscent of sunlight through fractured surfaces. The brass-plated socket evokes the warmth of the sun, enhancing its organic elegance. Made of high-quality metal with a satin finish, Crackdown’s modular design allows versatile use in both residential and commercial spaces.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the harmony of solid structures and voids, Crackdown reflects the contrast between strength and delicacy. The crackle glass emulates fractured surfaces, creating dynamic light effects. The brass-plated socket symbolizes sunlight's warmth, enhancing the design’s connection to nature. Its minimalist approach is influenced by Japandi style, balancing simplicity and boldness. It embodies the beauty of light and shadow interaction.
- Research
- The research focused on exploring light interactions with textured glass and metallic surfaces. Objectives included achieving dynamic ambient lighting and an elegant aesthetic. Methods involved material experimentation, 3D modeling, and lighting renders. Results showed high satisfaction in ambiance and functionality, influencing the design's minimalist yet impactful form.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was achieving the balance between functionality and artistic expression. Ensuring structural integrity while maintaining a sleek form required precise engineering and material selection. The interplay of light through crackle glass without glare was challenging, demanding meticulous testing. Additionally, designing modular components for versatile usage posed creative and technical difficulties.
- Realization and Technology
- Crackdown is crafted using precision laser cutting technology on high-quality metal sheets with a satin finish. The lighting elements use energy-efficient LED bulbs housed in crackle glass, creating a mesmerizing glow. The socket is brass-plated to evoke a warm, golden hue reminiscent of sunlight. The modular design allows easy assembly and versatile use in various interior spaces.
- Operation and Interaction
- Crackdown is designed for easy use with a plug-and-play system. The modular structure allows flexible placement, whether as a floor lamp or pendant. Its crackle glass disperses light dynamically, creating artistic shadows and an ambient glow. The brass-plated socket enhances the warmth of the light, providing a comfortable atmosphere. It is operated via a touch-sensitive switch for user convenience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in December 2024 in Istanbul and was completed in February 2025.
- Specifications
- Floor Lamp - 1: Width 250 mm x Depth 250 mm x Height 1200 mm Floor Lamp - 2: Width 250 mm x Depth 250 mm x Height 900 mm Pendant Lamp: Width 1200 mm x Depth 250 mm x Height 250 mm x Total Hight with Cable: 1200 mm Material: High-quality metal with satin finish, crackle glass, brass-plated socket. Light Source: Energy-efficient LED bulbs. Package: Compact, eco-friendly packaging designed for secure transit and easy assembly.
- Keywords
- Decorative lighting, crackle glass, brass-plated socket, minimalist design, ambient light, Japandi style, modular lighting, energy-efficient, artistic illumination, contemporary interior.
