ABEL
Alien Battery Energized Lamp
5 week project during fall semester 2026. Objective was to create a battery powered lamp that explored form and function and used its emited light as a design element. Designed both the internal LED electronics along with the lamp components.
sketches
distinct shape
formulated new form and bending mechanisms
Overall form render
Bigger gap and slits
non-removeable slot joints
Internal frame joinery
Push button holder joinery
Push button slot and key
opaque top cap
Bondo and Aluminum spray paint
workbench lamp for toolshed/garage
Desk lamp for Dorm/bedroom
most positive feedback on moveable lamp
Combined best aspects from both sides
Function Render
Version 1
Form study
Version 2
Thinner walls, rotating legs
removable clip joints
Cap joinery
translucent bottom cap
Translucent paint so light can get through
Used previous iterations and inspiration board
Low Fidelity models
Experimenting with space
mid fidelity models
Components
leg joints
Leg in top cap
High fidelity model
Internal components
Legs folded:
Provides light to the room around it while adding an otherworldly look to wherever its placed. The prongs on the end of the legs lift the body of the lamp just above the ground making it appear as if its hovering, adding an even more mystical appearance.
Legs extended:
Shines light primarily on the surface bellow for more dimly lit situations, while mimicking the look of the traditional “flying Saucer” as if it has just landed. The legs mimic landing gear and the light is meant to remind the consumer of a “anti-gravity-ray” that typically descends from the UFO in traditional media.
Research
Forms become more "Alien”
Start to experiment with moving components
Location Use Research
In context render made using Viscom and previously rendered Keyshot models.
Due to material constraints and that the translucent paint did not turn out as expected, renders are more translucent than the final model.