by Most of the lighting that hangs from above, it shines its light down for practical reasons. Some may emit light in all directions, especially pendant lamps or chandeliers that come in spherical forms. One way or another, most lamps like this have a fixed way of shining light on things, literally, and there aren’t many options to change the way they work. There are lamps that can change direction, but they often look more like stage fixtures than aesthetic parts of your home. Every once in a while, we come across a design so creative and unusual that you can’t help but wonder how it was conceptualized, like this oddly named lampshade design that can change make practical how a lamp works by changing where its light goes. .
Designer: Lukas Bazle
Traditional lamp shades come as a truncated cone, with a large opening at the bottom to spread its light downwards as much as possible. There is some light that emerges from the top, but it is very small to the point of being negligible. For hanging or pendant lamps, that is the best design, but it also leaves a little room for flexibility and variation, especially when trying to change the intensity of the light.
One could always use a dimmer, of course, but Meduse, probably named after a jellyfish and not the mythical monster, the same thing in a strange way. It practically changes the shape of the shade from a straight cone to a barrel to an upside down cone, which also has the effect of changing the direction of the light. And depending on how closed or open the aperture is, it can also change the intensity of the light passing through.
What makes this design so interesting is the material and structure used to achieve this. It uses a honeycomb blind that is wrapped around to form a complete loop, creating an accordion-like structure that changes shape depending on whether the ends are compressed or expanded. An alternating pulley system tightens one end and releases the other in a smooth and mesmerizing movement, almost like watching a jellyfish move in the water.
The end result is a lamp that can shine brightly over a table or room at one moment and then project its light to the ceiling with a simple pull of the string. The first creates a functional space, while the second enriches the atmosphere of that same space. The rather ingenious design can easily change the mood of the room without resorting to complex mechanisms or electronics, creating a simple yet beautiful shape that adds functionality and visual appeal to any room.
