Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Implied Motion In Design


The Paddle adjustable task lamp by Benjamin Hubert displays implied motion. Because the lamp allows 360 degree adjustability it implies motion in a physical space. The hinges and handle of the lamp allow the user to fully rotate the lamp where it is needed most. The movement of the lamp implies the motion of an actually paddle from a row boat. Just like a row boat paddle, it is easily moveable for the sole purpose of functionality. The multiple adjustments of the paddle lamp show how the implied motion of this product works functionally. The implied motion of the lamp is for functional use only. Because the lamp can rotate to any angle or area of someone's workspace, the motion of the lamp helps the functionality of the product become noticeable. The implied movement of the lamp helps make it easier to get the lamp where it is needed without hesitation. 


The desk lamp by Diesel and Foscarini implies motion by the angular bends. The bends of the lamp at different angles implies kinetic energy. It seems that the lamp could spring in an upward or downward motion at any moment. This relates to motion in a physical space and direction. The direction of the lamp implies a forward spring movement. Because the direction of the lamp motions a forward spring movement, it seems that the lamp would jump out and attach to anything in its way. The exterior of the lamp reminds me of an exoskeleton of an insect. Just like an insect is ready to spring forward, the lamp seems to have a forward jumping motion. The direction of the lamp implies the coiled kinetic energy that is articulated at each bend.