

swarovski wings of sparkle installation by tokujin yoshioka at baselworld 2013
swarovski wings of sparkle installation by tokujin yoshioka at baselworld 2013project drawingimage courtesy swarovski
swarovski presented a spectacular stand conceived by japanese designer tokujin yoshioka on the occasion of baselworld 2013. re-imagining the austrian company’s crystal facet, ‘wings of sparkle’ implements a facade composed of 22, 856 precisely positioned LED lights that link together, forming crystal-like structures. to achieve such brilliant effects, the stand is entirely surrounded by a seven meter high arched wall made up of 253, 231 (60mm) reflectors with a mirrored surface. measuring over 155 meters in circumference, the installation draws great curvature and creates the dynamic space of lights – immersing visitors into a world of luminance.
video © tokujin yoshioka
swarovski pavilion at baselworld 2013image courtesy swarovski
the pavilion used 253.234 reflectors to decorate the new baselworld stand ‘wings of sparkle’.
the pavilion at baselworld 2013image courtesy swarovski
visitors inside the pavilion at baselworld 2013image courtesy baselworld
the reflections link together to form crystal-like structures
tokujin yoshioka at baselworld 2013image courtesy swarovski
swarovski at baselworld 2013image courtesy swarovski
‘wings of sparkle’ implements a facade composed of 22 856 precisely positioned LED lights
prototype detail
to achieve such lighting effects, the stand is entirely surrounded by a seven meter high curved wall
‘wings of sparkle’ re-imagines swarovski’s crystal facet
basel world 2013 (2 articles)
swarovski (32 articles)
tokujin yoshioka (98 articles)
design news
TOP 10 reader submissions of 2019 - social impact
#design
from a migrant community center in thailand to earthquake resistant design in mexico, this year we have been inundated with submissions from our readers.
from a migrant community center in thailand to earthquake resistant design in mexico, this year we have been inundated with submissions from our readers.
enzo mari - a worker among workers - in unreleased video footage from 2008
#design
in our unreleased video footage, enzo mari defines the moral position of our profession to show its limits and dangers as only a great could do, with sublime »
in our unreleased video footage, enzo mari defines the moral position of our profession to show its limits and dangers as only a great could do, with sublime humility.
'puff' the rubber chicken bong squeaks when you smoke it
#design
designed by studio MSCHF, 'puff the squeaky chicken' features a perpetually open mouth and lazily bloodshot eyes.
designed by studio MSCHF, 'puff the squeaky chicken' features a perpetually open mouth and lazily bloodshot eyes.
fondation louis vuitton presents 'charlotte perriand: inventing a new world' in paris
#design
the exhibition pays tribute to the work of the visionary french architect and designer upon the twentieth anniversary of her passing.
the exhibition pays tribute to the work of the visionary french architect and designer upon the twentieth anniversary of her passing.
Design and concept impress me so much. How to create that ??? thanks