The space-time continuum has long fascinated people with even a mild interest in how the universe works. Even though I don’t always understand it, I love watching movies that play around with this concept, like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Interstellar, Edge of Tomorrow, and other movies that explore time travel. It can also be applied to other things aside from pop culture or at least it can inspire designs for furniture, accessories, etc.
Designer: Michael Jantzen
The Space-Time Transformation Lamp is one such product inspired by this concept that illustrates the idea of an object moving through, well, space and time. The basic design is actually a modular kit that you can assemble yourself so you can change the size, shape, color, and even intensity of the lamp. Parts are made from laser cut painted birch plywood but you can also request for other materials if you want it to be customized.
Each of the frames for the lamp are slightly rotated, multiplied 10 times and then glued together. Some of the frames are attached in different directions to the centre cube while the top frame is removable, providing access to the light bulb inside. The center is enclosed with translucent white plastic with the small light bulb in the middle.
Because of the lamp’s structure, the concentration of the lamp is thrown out in different directions, therefore giving off the space-time continuum effect. It’s more of an aesthetic kind of lighting since the light is scattered and not totally functional, but it is an interesting piece nonetheless.
