Umushinga Luxblade Itara Ryubwenge wa Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie ni uwatsinze igihembo cyubahwa cyane 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma mu Cyiciro cy'Ihiganwa cya Igishushanyo cy'Urumuri.
IcyumaUrumuri· 2025
Luxblade Itara Ryubwenge
na Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie
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Uwatsinze Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma mu Cyiciro cya Urumuri
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Ibyerekeye Luxblade Itara Ryubwenge
Luxblade ni itara ryubwenge ryagenewe gukoreshwa mu rugo. Igice cy'ibanze cy'urumuri, ryitwa "blade" (impanga), ni itara rifite imiterere y'umuzingo (cylindrical) ridafite uburyo gakondo bwo kuryungurura, rifite udupira tw'ubuyobozi (control chips), ibateri hamwe n'ibice bya LED. Iyi "blade" irashobora gukurwaho maze ikanyurwa mu ntoki, bigatuma urumuri ruhinduka ikintu ufata mu ntoki. Ubwoko bubiri, ubushyirwa hasi n'ubushyirwa ku meza, buboneka bufite inkomoko z'urumuri eshatu: amatara y'ibanze, ibisenge by'ishingiro (foundation domes) n'impeta z'urumuri. Utubaho tw'ikoranabuhanga (touchpads) biri kuri "blade" bihindura icyerekezo cy'urumuri hakoreshejwe imikorere y'inzego z'uruziga, naho bihindura ubwinshi bw'urumuri hakoreshejwe imikorere y'ijoro-hejuru. Ishingiro rifite imbaraga za rukuruzi (magnetic base) nirwo rushinzwe kongera ingufu muri "blade".
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Ibyerekeye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma
Luxblade Itara Ryubwenge ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Luxblade Itara Ryubwenge biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Luxblade Itara Ryubwenge yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.
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- Ibintu Bidasanzwe
- The Luxblade lighting project introduces a cylindrical lightbulb without a traditional screw in mechanism, featuring advanced internal components like control chips, a battery, and LED panels. Inspired by making light tangible, users can grab and interact with the light. Both floor and desktop lamps have three light sources: main lights, foundation domes, and light rings. Touchpads on the blade let users adjust light direction with circular motions and control brightness with vertical swipes.
- Ibipimo n'Ipaki
- Main light unit, the blade: Length 350 mm x Diameter 44 mm
The foundation light dome: Diameter 258mm
Floor lamp height: 1500mm
Desktop lamp height: 1000mm - Ibibazo Fatizo
- Tangible light, interactive lighting, smart home integration, touch sensitive controls, detachable light source, home decor, personalized lighting, LED technology, HomeKit, scifi inspired design
- Ikoranabuhanga ryo Guteza Imbere
- We managed the design and prototyping process in house using CAD and 3D printing. The main light source, "The Blade," is housed in a durable white acrylic shell, while the base and foundation domes are made from anodized aluminum to ensure stability and add the necessary weight. The advanced LED technology is integrated within this structure, and we developed touch-sensitive controls using capacitive touch sensors. The magnetic charging base was also engineered for seamless docking, and the software was built to integrate with Apple HomeKit for smart home compatibility.
- Ikibazo cy'Ishusho
- The hardest part of designing Luxblade was balancing its sci-fi-inspired aesthetic with practical functionality. Internally, we faced challenges in making light feel tangible while ensuring the product remained user-friendly and not overly futuristic. Externally, we had to address production limitations, such as integrating touch controls and battery technology in a sleek form. Additionally, ensuring compatibility with smart systems like Apple HomeKit while adhering to safety and tech regulations added complexity. Through iterative design and testing, we achieved a functional yet emotionally engaging product.
- Ubushakashatsi
- Our research for Luxblade blended functionality with a sense of wonder, inspired by tangible light in science fiction. We designed a light users could physically grab and carry. User feedback helped refine aesthetics, usability, and emotional interaction, resulting in a romantic, hands-on experience seamlessly integrated with smart systems like Apple HomeKit, merging science fiction-inspired design with practical, smart technology for everyday use.
- Ibyatumye Habaho
- The inspiration of this project is the concept of “grabbing” light, transforming it from an intangible element into a physical, interactive experience. The luxblade allows users to hold and carry light, making it feel more personal and portable. By eliminating the traditional screw in mechanism, the design enhances this experience, creating a versatile object that redefines how we interact with light, shifting it from a purely visual element to a tangible, user controlled source.
- Igihe cy'Umushinga
- 2023.11-present. Savannah,Ga, USA and Beijing,China
- Uburyo bw'Imikorere
- Luxblade has touch controls for adjusting light direction with circular motions and brightness with vertical swipes. The Blade, the main light source, is detachable for portability, and a guiding light on the magnetic dock activates upon removal. The base light also turns on when The Blade is removed, providing continuous lighting that can be controlled via Apple HomeKit or manually for a customizable and seamless experience.
- Patente
- Patent Pending
- Abagize Itsinda
- Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Qijun Nie
Designer: Yuqing Xiao - Abafotoye
- All pictures are works of the team.
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