3D-printed Dazzle lamps by Corneel Cannaerts reveal colourful interiors
Once illuminated, these faceted grey 3D-printed lamps reveal colourful interiors derived from everyday images (+ slideshow).
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The Dazzle lamps by Belgium-based designer and programmer Corneel Cannaerts were 3D-printed in colour using a technique developed by the designer himself.
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Using a Z Corp colour printer and a gypsum-like powder, each of the shades is printed in grey on the outside, while brightly coloured patterns are applied to the internal polygon mesh.
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The process of additive manufacturing allows the colours to bleed into the material, creating their distinctive glow.
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"The dazzle lamp prototypes look at the potential of 3D colour printing to embed different states within an object," explained Cannaerts.
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The volume of the lamps is deformed in such a way that the centre of gravity falls below a triangular opening, allowing room for the light fitting and LED.
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For each lamp, two custom fittings are printed so the lamp can be used as either a pendant or standing lamp.
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"The irregular triangulated shape is derived from the mesh - still a necessary file format for 3D printing," he continued. "It looks similar but different depending on the angle you look at the lamp."
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Cannaerts has developed his own custom software application to allow anyone to change the shape and size of the lamps.
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His software also allows anyone to source an image - a still from My Little Pony in one example - and the software converts it into a coloured mesh.
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At present the application only runs on desktops, but Cannaerts is planning on building a web and mobile version allowing anyone to customise their own shapes and colour schemes.
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