Lamps are something I don’t really think about when it comes to how they look or how they are designed. Sure there are some chandeliers and light fixtures that capture my attention every once in a while, but I’m not really particular about them when it comes to my house or even what they use at places like my workplace, malls I hang out in, my favorite coffee shops, etc. A well-designed one that also captures the functionality expected of it will surely capture my attention.
Designer: Matthias Pinkert
The Kala Lamp seems to be one of those uniquely designed pendant lamps. For one thing, it seems to be floating on air with its two thin, simple wires holding up the entire contraption. This discrete suspension also houses the lamp’s power supply so it looks a bit like magic. But what makes it even more magical (from the point of view of our naked eyes) is that you are able to control the amount of light and where it points to with the four rings.
When you slide the four rings over the base, you are able to create an individualized design of light space. Instead of having the whole pendant lamp lighted, you can choose certain areas and also control how much light it gives off. You can have fun moving the rings around, adding a certain element of interactivity when trying to find the right combination for your space. It can also be pivoted 45 degrees forwards and backwards so you can use either direct or indirect light.
For sure the designer has thought about the fragility or sturdiness of such a fixture. I may have some fears about it falling from the roof since the wires are very thin or whoever is trying to play around the rings might snap the wires off. But it’s an interesting kind of pendant lamp, one that is well-designed and also adds to the personalization and functionality of this piece of lighting.
