hobby:design allows luminous bulb to glow without electricity

nov 18, 2013

hobby:design allows luminous bulb to glow without electricity

hobby:design allows luminous bulb to glow without electricity
all images courtesy of hobby:design

seeking to exude a subtle sci-fi type aura, south korean hobby:design has produced the ‘luminous bulb’. constructed from silicone with an added luminous pigment, the regular looking lights are formed using a solid, typical bulb-shaped mould. requiring absolutely no electricity to glow, the adaptable fixtures can be used in a wide range of environments. the power-free light source won’t heat up like a regular piece and can therefore be used for a variety of applications.

the electricity-free chandelier

the ‘luminous bulb’ is screwed into a socket

the bulb form is constructed using silicone and a luminous pigment

the lighting fixture provides a level of flexibility as it doesn’t get hot like regular bulbs

it can be used for a wide variety of applications

glow in the dark

the sci-fi looking ‘luminous bulb’

materials

process

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

HOBBY:DESIGN

nov 18, 2013

I showed my phosphorescent lightbulbs this year in milano at tom dixons “most”.
a guy from designboom even made pictures of it.
the silicon mold was also showed.
really hope you didnt see it there…

aldo says:
Nov 18, 2013
“brilliant”

dbkii says:
Nov 18, 2013
Totally amazing look. What exact silicone to use to be able to pour it in the mould and getting a bulb shape without any air holes?

Dan says:
Aug 20, 2014

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