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| Signify presented The Future of Lighting Design at DDW24  Signify invited guests to discover the limitless potential of 3D printing during Dutch Design Week with a bar made from waste materials that serves as a unique space to showcase the brand's vision for the Future of Lighting Design. Alongside this innovative installation, a stunning new collection of geometric pendants by renowned British designer Sebastian Bergne was also on display. Made from 3D-printed recycled materials, the installation offered visitors a space to interact with Signify representatives and learn first-hand about the company’s sustainable design processes, which reduce CO2 emissions by up to 76% compared to traditional manufacturing methods. In the last year alone, Signify has used an incredible 80 tonnes of bio-circular and recycled plastic.The 3D-printed circular bar is more than just a visual focal point – it is a space designed for meaningful dialogue. Visitors were able to discover how Signify’s 3D-printed MyCreation luminaires enable seamless customisation, making it easy to integrate sustainable designs into large-scale residential, commercial and retail projects. MyCreation Presents Gleam by Sebastian Bergne Opening the conversation on The Future of Lighting Design also marks the launch of the Gleam, MyCreation's latest collection by acclaimed British industrial designer Sebastian Bergne. Tasked with reinterpreting the simplicity of the classic light bulb, Bergne transforms the glowing pendant globe into a striking seven-sided heptagonal profile. The collection features two variations—one slightly inflated and the other deflated—both crafted from bio-circular materials. Leveraging the flexibility of 3D printing, Gleam comes in a variety of sizes and textures, each distinguished by horizontal lines that follow the grain of the 3D print, producing a unique lighting effect and atmosphere. Sebastian Bergne is renowned for transforming everyday objects through his essential and human-centered approach to design. His innovative designs, produced by companies like Luceplan, Pierre Frey, Tolix, Tefal, Muji, De Beers, and Vitra, have earned him prestigious international accolades such as the Red Dot, Design Plus, and iF Product Design Awards. "It is an important part of my job as a designer to push for new geometries and redefined icons to accompany our everyday lives and reflect contemporary manufacturing systems," said Sebastian Bergne. The Future of Lighting is here Signify has taken a significant leap in sustainability, now producing 3Dprinted luminaires with 65% recycled and bio-circular materials—up from 55%. Collaborating with various industries, they source ISCC Plus certified bio-circular materials, plastics from used cooking oil and forestry by-products, along with post-industrial content like polycarbonate sheets from carports and illuminated advertising. Post-consumer content, such as recycled water jugs in their Water Blue collection, also plays a crucial role. By transforming this waste into filament, Signify drastically reduces the need for virgin materials—a vital move for sustainable lighting. This and other areas where Signify is leading the charge will be explored during Dutch Design Week in presentations, live talks, and product demonstrations, offering insights into how their approach to recycled materials is shaping the future of lighting design. On the booth, a series of displays will give a peek into the manufacturing processes, specifically how recycled materials, as well as fewer components, and turn-and-click design are simplifying the assembly process and changing the way consumers think about the products around them. Less screws, no glue—just precision and purpose. This thoughtful approach simplifies recyclability and aligns with Collection & Recycling Operations (CRO) for end-of-life product management. By reducing waste and enhancing recyclability, Signify is actively fostering a closed-loop system for MyCreation lighting products. An interactive screen will also demonstrate how professionals and consumers can personalize or simply select their own lighting solutions, emphasizing the ease with which sustainable design can be integrated into everyday projects. Recent advancements allow MyCreation to integrate multiple functions into single components, such as incorporating strain relief into the luminaire housing, which eliminates the need for extra screws or plastic parts. This innovation results in products with up to 40% fewer components compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Unlike traditional die-casting methods that rely on metal housings, MyCreation's 3D printed products are significantly lighter, reducing transport emissions by up to 28%, making the overall production cycle more eco-efficient. "Signify is showcasing a new vision, one where sustainability and innovation aren't about excess but about refining the essentials. It's about stripping back what's unnecessary—fewer components, fewer emissions, fewer complications—while amplifying the things that matter, like customisation, and rapid order fulfillment," said Bart Maeyens, Head of MyCreation, Signify. Bold Predictions for the Future of Lighting MyCreation is making big moves when it comes to shaping the landscape of 3Dprinting and lighting. Looking ahead, MyCreation’s focus on sustainability does not stop at the production phase. While recycling programs for their end-of-life products are not yet fully operational, this is largely because products of MyCreation have not yet reached that stage. However, the company has already completed three successful test cases, laying the groundwork for a future where every lamp and luminaire can be reused or recycled at the end of its life cycle. The most interesting aspect of this passage is how 3D printing revolutionizes the lighting industry from multiple perspectives. For consumers, it offers unprecedented product variety and customization, with options for different sizes and forms that are unattainable through traditional manufacturing. This flexibility translates into more choices for the end user. For designers, 3D printing provides enhanced flexibility in product creation, even though challenges remain with finish, and certain design constraints, such as the difficulty of printing a perfect sphere. Signify actively addresses these limitations by offering customers the ability to customize and tailor their lighting designs with rapid delivery. This allows for experimentation with shapes and sizes, effectively overcoming traditional constraints and expanding creative possibilities. From a manufacturer's perspective, 3D printing encourages risk-taking with faster feedback loops—allowing producers to print, test, and iterate more efficiently. The ability to manufacture to order eliminates stockpiling, saving space, money, and energy, which aligns with modern circular business models. “For consumers, the most significant future development in lighting will be greater choice and flexibility. Imagine being able to return a lamp to be 'reformed' into a new design as your needs evolve. The material won't be wasted, but rather reshaped, requiring only minimal energy. In an ideal, digitally-driven system, this process could be both efficient and affordable,” said Sebastian Bergne. “This sustainable technology will transform the way we select, use, and reuse products. While we are implementing it for lighting, it is bound to be adopted by many other industries. The positive impact is simply too great to ignore,” said Bart Maeyens. write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Construction News :: home page |