2 Week Project

Sophomore 2025

LICHT

Table Lamp

Background

Having spent much of my life in the quaint town of Gindorf, Germany, I had the opportunity to take part in many cherished local and national traditions.

Licht reflects one of my personal favorites: Laternelaufen. During this tradition, children gather with handmade lanterns inspired by autumn and the night sky, carrying them through the darkened streets while surrounded by classmates, friends, and family.The warm glow of the lanterns transforms the evening into a quiet celebration of community, creativity, and togetherness.

This is Licht’s direct inspiration: the classic Laternelaufen lantern and autumn leaves.

Materials

Yupo Paper

  • Polypropylene translucent pallet paper

  • Single sheet provided

Plywood

  • Lightweight, stacked, and condensed

  • Small board provided

Ideation - Sketching

Ideation - Prototyping

Used the lathe to create my Licht’s wooden base to nestle the LED bulb.

Notched and glued Yupo leaves into place

Production

Cut 24 Yupo leaves by hand, blow-drying them to manipulate the curve in order to fit the base better.

LICHT

Rooted in the Tradition of Laternelaufen

Made for a quiet gathering

Softens and enriches any space