Project Designer: Yannes Li Project Team: Kent Wong Design Director: Lam Wai Ming Dimensions: Diameter: 142.5 cm Height: 119 cm Weight: 2.5 kg
capsule (noun) toy capsule (noun) time capsule
The Capsule Lamp was initially designed for a kidswear brand. The inspiration comes from capsule toys which children get from vending machines usually located at shopfronts. Looking up at the lamp, one can see a bunch of colourful capsule toys, each carrying wish and delight that awaken one’s youthful soul.
The number of capsules to be hung up and displayed can be adjusted at your own will, and the content can be replaced from time to time according to your personal preference. From everyday trivia to special decorations, each object you put into the capsules becomes a unique narrative of your own, thus crystallizing your life and state of mind at a particular time.
The Capsule Lamp is designed to be a light-weighted fixture with wood as its major material. Light-coloured wood is chosen to foreground and accentuate the capsule content. With the mini plastic hooks at the end of each wooden stick, this lighting structure is designed to be