"Forget everything you know about lightbulbs. The takes the standard compact fluorescent and twists it into something that belongs in a gallery. Instead of hiding away in a lampshade, this sculptural beauty demands to be seen, with its glass tubing braided into elegant, intertwining curves that create an almost rope-like pattern. Whether switched on or off, it's a statement piece that transforms any space."
"This isn't just style over substance either. The Plumen 001, which was created by British designer Samuel Wilkinson and the London product design studio , has racked up serious design credentials, bagging Design of the Year from London's Design Museum and earning a place in MOMA's permanent collection. Proof, it was ever needed, that being energy-efficient doesn't mean being boring."
Everyday household items can be reimagined as sculptural, functional objects through inventive product design. Designers have taken standard tools like lightbulbs and citrus presses and rebuilt their forms to emphasize aesthetics and presence without abandoning utility. Examples include a compact fluorescent braided into elegant, intertwining glass curves and an aluminium citrus squeezer reworked into a towering, chrome sculpture. Some redesigned objects achieve museum recognition and major awards, demonstrating that energy efficiency and practical purpose can coexist with striking visual identity. The practice treats mundane objects as opportunities for creative transformation and renewed appreciation.
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