federico babina reimagines iconic lamps as animals in latest illustration series

ZOOLAMP recognizes hidden creatures behind colors and shapes

Italian illustrator Federico Babina transforms 20 iconic designer lamps into imaginative animal creatures in his new series ZOOLAMP. Breathing life into the world of design, the project challenges our perception and encourages creative thinking, drawing parallels between design objects and animal forms.

The lamps cease to be mere objects and instead become characters with distinctive personalities and expressions. Through this creative exercise, the artist taps into the concept of Pareidolia, urging us to find and recognize animals hidden within the shapes of the iconic design pieces. The illustration series is a playful yet profound exploration guided by volumes, colors and shapes encouraging the development of ‘elastic thinking’.

all images courtesy of Federico Babina

FEDERICO BABINA draws parallels between design and animal form

Through playful illustrations, the artist invites viewers to explore the hidden connections in everyday objects, embracing the innate human capability of associating images and shapes. ZOOLAMP presents a luminous zoo where design elements come alive in unexpected ways. Th artworks invite us to question what we see and imagine what could be, encouraging us to see beyond the rational and discover the extraordinary within the ordinary.

ZOOLAMP reimagines 20 iconic designer lamps

the artist recognizes the lamps’ distinctive volumes, colors and shapes

Arne Jacobsen – Louis Poulsen AJ table lamp

Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup – Gubi Semi Pendant lamp

Joe Colombo – Oluce Acrilica 281 table lamp

Cini Boeri – floor lamp Mod. 1098

Vico Magistretti – Artemide Eclisse table lamp

Miguel Milá – Globo Cestita lamp

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Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen - Ambience table lamp

Marco Zanuso - OLuce Zanuso 275 table lamp

Verner Panton - Flowerpot lamp

project info:

name: ZOOLAMP design’s zoo

designer: Federico Babina

music composition: Cesc Miralta

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom