Here is one of the most stupendous lampshade that you would any day want to take home. This is one cool, modular lampshade that is the brainchild of people at by Plato Design. Dubbed D-TWELVE this is a modular magnetic lighting system that lets users explore the infinite ways of using the first modular, versatile and customizable handmade LED lamp.
D-TWELVE is the revolutionary LED lighting system that is created to suit your changing needs,. All thanks to the magnetic connections! Users can easily reshape D-TWELVE and change D-TWELVE appearance as per their choice.
The lamp is designed in such a way that users can choose the number of modules from one to seven and join the same in endless combinations. By simply rotating the modules with hands, the light can be directed to where the user wants.
Shape D-TWELVE in unlimited forms, dimensions, orientations, materials and colours, as per your need and choice. There are endless possibilities. Use a single or double lamp to brighten a table or build an amazing light-sculpture with seven modules!
There are many add-ons available which users can choose and explore the possible applications. It can be easily placed on the night table, fixed to the wall, as a pendant lamp or chandelier in the living room. The choice is entirely yours!
D-TWELVE is available in three different materials viz. beech wood, concrete and screen-printed fabric and three textile cable colors which are white, black and orange.
Working of the D-Twelve Lamp
This versatile lamp works on magnetic technology. Each module is dodecahedron-shaped, has three magnetized sides, thereby allowing the connection between the modules and the passage of current from one to another. Its just that one module needs to be connected to the power grid and rest are so connected that they don’t require an individual power supply.
With less than 5 watts per module D-TWELVE is one of the most energy-efficient lamp that saves on the load. Its LEDs can be easily replaced by opening the acrylic glass and unscrewing it. In all, it is one of the most advanced LED as it comes with high luminosity density (345 lumen) and is low on energy consumption.
Besides design and versatility, extra care has been taken in selecting the raw material of which the lamp is crafted in such a beautiful way.
Specs of D-Twelve
- Its dimensions are approx. 5” x 5” (13 x 13 cm)
- Cover material use is wood (beech wood), screen-printed fabric or concrete
- Lamp core is made of powder-coated metal
- There are super strong neodymium magnets
- Luxeon K LED which approx. 4,5 w; brightness, 345 lm; light color temperature: 2700 K (warm white) is used for lighting source.
- Cables ate made of white, black or orange textile.
- Weight: wood 0.8 lb (350 g) / fabric 0.9 lb (400 g) / concrete 1.2 lb (550 g)
- Power supply: LED Power Supply 36W 12V 3A
There is this powder-coated steel plate, a beech wood handmade tripod, a self-balancing suspension system made of stainless steel wires and powder coated steel parts made available as add-ons for the users to select and use the way they want.
Modular, easily customisable, versatile lamp that promises to complement the modern decor. What else one could ask for!
The lamp is anticipated to be made available this July.
Do not forget to check few other articles in which we have covered unique lamps such as The Lampster and Kiko Lights. And if you are looking to create your own lamps, check creative DIY lamps to brighten up your interiors.