‘ring’ by loris bottello

‘ring,’ created by italian designer loris bottello, draws not only its aesthetic but also its functionality from the futuristic world of ‘tron’.

the lamp is lit with bioluminescent polymers whose intensity can be adjusted by rotating the disc. the energy is transferred by brush contacts on the outer copper ring.

loris bottello: ring lamp the light intensity is adjusted by rotating the disc

loris bottello: ring lamp detail of base

loris bottello: ring lamp the outer copper ring is not merely decorative but integral in powering the lamp