donut portable lighting unit enables hybrid lamp to shift between indoor and outdoor use

ILO lamp rethinks lighting through a mobile, cord-free system

The ILO lamp by ARIETO Studio is designed to accommodate shifting patterns of indoor and outdoor use. Developed in response to everyday transitions between interior and exterior settings, the project challenges the convention of fixed, cord-dependent lighting by introducing a mobile, rechargeable system that supports flexible placement.

The lamp is conceived as a hybrid object composed of two elements: a portable lighting unit, referred to as the donut, and a fixed base that functions as a charging station. The portable component can be used independently across different environments, while the base enables passive charging through induction when the two elements are connected. This configuration allows the lamp to move between spaces without the need for visible cables or manual charging actions.

ARIETO STUDIO’s Hybrid Lighting Shifts Between Fixed and Portable

When assembled, the donut and base form a single table lamp intended for ambient interior lighting. Separated from the base, the portable element functions as a standalone light suitable for use on terraces, coffee tables, or dining surfaces. Its compact proportions support ease of handling and placement across various contexts.

By combining wireless charging, portability, and a restrained formal language, the ILO lamp by ARIETO Studio integrates lighting into changing spatial routines while maintaining a consistent visual identity across indoor and outdoor settings.

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project info:

name: The ILO lamp
designer: ARIETO Studio – Benjamin Judit & Hanna Billqvist | @arietostudio

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