A {tag:studenci} from the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw designed an object unique in its simplicity and sincerity - the "Lamp". This project, carried out in the Design Basics Studio led by Dr. Katarzyna Szeszycka and Dr. Katarzyna Zalewska, was born out of a personal need. The author, as she herself admits, created the object for herself. However, its universality and emotional depth make it easily resonate with the experiences of others.
© Malgorzata Latoch
between ritual and function
The starting point was a daily ritual - morning coffee and time in the light of a lamp. This simple moment became the key to the entire project. "The lamp" was to be not just a source of light, but a companion of everyday life, an intimate accent that organizes the space and helps you find yourself in it.
It's no coincidence that the design refers to a repetitive but meaningful activity - a moment for oneself. In this way, the object was rooted in the user's emotional relationship with her own daily rhythm. Thanks to this, "Lamp" ceases to be a mere utilitarian object - it becomes a tool of self-care.
a form that shines and serves
The design is based on a minimalist structure: a vertical stand with a stand, a lampshade made of recycled glass and a light source embedded inside. The use of 3D printing allowed for precise detailing and full control over the ergonomics of the object. The combination of modern technology with a traditional material - glass - results in a design that is simultaneously subtle and durable.
The design of the lamp is functional, but not cold. The delicate line, slight asymmetry and soft light color build a sense of closeness and security. It's a design that doesn't dominate a space, but complements it - staying on the margins while being its quiet center.
© Malgorzata Latoch
design based on emotion
What sets "Lamp" apart from many lighting designs? Sincerity. It's an object that doesn't try to be a one-size-fits-all answer to market needs, but becomes an authentic record of the relationship between the designer and everyday life. In this sense, the project is part of the increasingly strong trend of "empathetic design," in which the starting point is not a brief, but a feeling.
Małgorzata Latoch used both digital tools and physical prototypes in her design process. Working on the form was not only a technological experiment, but also a personal creative process. After all, emotion-based design does not mean giving up precision - on the contrary: conscious handling of material, light and scale testifies to design maturity.
© Malgorzata Latoch
a project that stays
"Lamp" is an intimate project, but small only in appearance. Behind its form is a reflection on the role of design in the modern world - a world that increasingly needs objects that are not only practical, but also empathetic.
It also proves that design can (and perhaps should) come from a personal need, from observation of oneself and the world around. And that it is when you design something for yourself that something is created that speaks to others.
