ONA - Kinetic Seaweed Light
Exploring how light and mechanical movement can enhance and celebrate the natural properties of seaweed to bring oceanic beauty into our homes.
Imagine the ocean in your home—the vast horizon, the rhythm of its tides, and the shifting colors of its depths. The sea is more than a place; it’s an experience. Ona brings that experience to life, turning light into a dynamic, immersive force. With each flicker, Ona draws you into the ocean's pulse, infusing your space with its endless energy.
Ona isn’t just a lamp; it reflects the ocean’s power and beauty. Crafted from treated seaweed and wood, it merges nature’s raw elegance with the intricate forms of corals and barnacles. The design flows with the same fluidity as the sea, capturing its movement, its light, and its life. When you interact with Ona, you’re not just adjusting a light—you’re tuning into the rhythm of the ocean itself.
IDEATION
DESIGN CONCEPT
ONA has two stages, in its shy phrase it closes up and hides behind its protective shell. The light that brings life to ONA is contained and restricted, drawing attention to the deatils of the seaweed.
When ONA feels safe and sociale, its shell opens up, explosing its light and illuninate its surrounding with a dazzeling aray of shadows and colours. No longer is the focus on the Seaweed but the enviroemnt around ONA.
Prototyping & Experimentation
1. Exploring and experimenting with raw seaweed
2. Designing the frame and mechanism in CAD
3. 3D printing a prototype to test the scale and functionality
4. Exploring methods to attach the seaweed to the frame panels
5. Assembling the seaweed panels onto the base
6. Testing the lighting effect on the completed shell prototype
7. Wiring the LEDs and stepper motor onto the frame
8. Programming the LED panels with an array of light patterns
9. Refining the movement of the motor to expand and contract the panels