Method Lamp
Time: 2022
Role: Industrial designer
Team: Steven He, Jeremiah Baker
Digital distraction has bothered generations of people. It gets even worse for gen Z and gen alpha. More and more people feel it hard to fall asleep quickly. And one of the biggest culprits is the mobile phone
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I want to find an activity that makes people feel somehow sleepy but far more meaningful than just spending time on digital platforms. Reading a book is perfect in this situation
The Method lamp is crafted to encourage the habit of bedtime reading.
It activates when a book is picked up, automatically turning off when the book is placed back. The timer initiates upon book pickup, gradually dimming the light to foster a calming environment conducive to sleep
How it works..
The process has a huge focus on prototyping ranging from low fidelity - for proportion & basic interaction - to high fidelity for detailed interaction, increased durability & DFA simplification
Inspiration: Architectural & Contemporary Home
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I worked with a local fabricator in LA to make the lamp. During the process,
I learned a lot about metal fabrication & how to deal with manufacturing constraints.
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CMF: Wood Selection
Gen 2 - Design + Prototyping
After gathering feedbacks on the Gen 1 prototype, I developed the Gen 2 lamp with a focus on improving usability, refining the design, advancing DFM (Design for Manufacturing), reducing costs, and enhancing aesthetics
