Tom sought the help of Chempix, the UK-based decorative etching division of Precision Micro for the ‘Light Light’ lighting installation at Design Miami.
Design Research Studio, which is Tom Dixon brand’s new interior design arm, created ‘Light Light’, inspired by the unique attributes of the new Audi A8 model. The installation is also sponsored by Audi. The lighting sculpture took four weeks from brief to completion, and was inspired by the A8’s impressive use of aluminium, LEDs and interior ambient lighting. The entire project was carried out under Tom’s direction.
In an attempt to highlight the unique qualities, the team used aluminium to create over 100 specially designed polyhedral lights in the installation spanning 130 square metres of the Audi arena. Each of the aluminium light was fitted with bright LED bulbs, which projected complex shadows with mathematical precision.
Chempix provided the larger etched components from which the complex light assemblies were constructed. Chempix’s capacity to produce individual components of up to 610mm x 1500mm, along with its ability to meet the stringent delivery requirements, proved vital to the project. Chempix’s etching process produced flat, burr free, stress free parts with strategically placed half-etch fold lines to ease the final assembly and bending of the polyhedral lights.
Established in 2002 by Tom Dixon and David Begg, Tom Dixon specialises in designing and manufacturing lighting and furniture. The internationally renowned designer is famed for his iconic designs such as ‘S’ Chair, Mirror Ball, Copper Shade, Wingback Chair and Beat Light. Design Research Studio provides design services in high concept interiors, large scale installations and architecture.
