design brief

Summer 2024

14 Weeks

Storytelling

Physical Prototyping

Humanistic Design

Summer 2024

14 Weeks

Storytelling

Physical Prototyping

Humanistic Design

Concept

Use lighting to enhance dining experiences by creating an atmosphere that balances intimacy and comfort, promoting mindful eating and improved communication among diners.

Use lighting to enhance dining experiences by creating an atmosphere that balances intimacy and comfort, promoting mindful eating and improved communication among diners.

Use lighting to enhance dining experiences by creating an atmosphere that balances intimacy and comfort, promoting mindful eating and improved communication among diners.

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In today's fast-paced urban environments, meaningful conversations and mindful eating are often overshadowed by the constant rush of city life.


The high-stress lifestyle of metropolitan areas has deepened the disconnect between individuals, hindering genuine interaction and leaving little room for savoring meals or quiet reflection.

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The answer is actually quite simple...

The answer is actually quite simple...

The answer is actually quite simple...

The answer is actually quite simple...

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Aria is a pendant light that brings people together, either to draw them closer or to keep them at a comfortable distance, just for better communicate with each other and fully appreciating their food for a more mindful and enjoyable dining experience.

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gathering. sharing.

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Aria Gathering 1
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The quality of lighting is influenced by various elements, each playing a key role in how lighting is perceived and experienced. Achieving ideal lighting requires ongoing experimentation and refinement.

Brightness

Temperature

Direction

Distribution

Projection

The quality of lighting is influenced by various elements, each playing a key role in how lighting is perceived and experienced. Achieving ideal lighting requires ongoing experimentation and refinement.

Brightness

Temperature

Direction

Distribution

Projection

The quality of lighting is influenced by various elements, each playing a key role in how lighting is perceived and experienced. Achieving ideal lighting requires ongoing experimentation and refinement.

Brightness

Temperature

Direction

Distribution

Projection

The quality of lighting is influenced by various elements, each playing a key role in how lighting is perceived and experienced. Achieving ideal lighting requires ongoing experimentation and refinement.

Brightness

Temperature

Direction

Distribution

Projection

The quality of lighting is influenced by various elements, each playing a key role in how lighting is perceived and experienced. Achieving ideal lighting requires ongoing experimentation and refinement.

Brightness

Temperature

Direction

Distribution

Projection

The quality of lighting is influenced by various elements, each playing a key role in how lighting is perceived and experienced. Achieving ideal lighting requires ongoing experimentation and refinement.

Brightness

Temperature

Direction

Distribution

Projection

The quality of lighting is influenced by various elements, each playing a key role in how lighting is perceived and experienced. Achieving ideal lighting requires ongoing experimentation and refinement.

Brightness

Temperature

Direction

Distribution

Projection

cold white testing 1
cold white testing 1
cold white testing 1
cold white testing 1

Diameter: 1/2 in

TC: 6000-7000k

Voltage: 3.0-3.4v

Finish: Frosted

Bottom: Sandblasted

cold white testing 2
cold white testing 2
cold white testing 2
cold white testing 2

Diameter: 1/2 in

TC: 6000-7000k

Voltage: 3.0-3.4v

Finish: Frosted

Bottom: Polished

cold white testing 3
cold white testing 3
cold white testing 3
cold white testing 3

Diameter: 1/2 in

TC: 6000-7000k

Voltage: 3.0-3.4v

Finish: Clear

Bottom: Polished

cold white testing 4
cold white testing 4
cold white testing 4
cold white testing 4

Diameter: 1.0 in

TC: 6000-7000k

Voltage: 3.0-3.4v

Finish: Clear

Bottom: Polished

warm white testing 1
warm white testing 1
warm white testing 1
warm white testing 1

Diameter: 1/2 in

TC: 2700-2900k

Voltage: 3.0-3.4v

Finish: Frosted

Bottom: Sandblasted

warm white testing 2
warm white testing 2
warm white testing 2
warm white testing 2

Diameter: 1/2 in

TC: 2700-2900k

Voltage: 3.0-3.4v

Finish: Frosted

Bottom: Polished

warm white testing 3
warm white testing 3
warm white testing 3
warm white testing 3

Diameter: 1/2 in

TC: 2700-2900k

Voltage: 3.0-3.4v

Finish: Clear

Bottom: Polished

warm white testing 4
warm white testing 4
warm white testing 4
warm white testing 4

Diameter: 1.0 in

TC: 2700-2900k

Voltage: 3.0-3.4v

Finish: Clear

Bottom: Polished

Production process

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Technical Drawing
Technical Drawing
Technical Drawing
Technical Drawing
Orthographic Drawing
Orthographic Drawing
Orthographic Drawing
Orthographic Drawing
Circuit Diagram
Circuit Diagram
Circuit Diagram
Circuit Diagram
Light Source Diagram
Light Source Diagram
Light Source Diagram
Light Source Diagram

Zane Xiong

Dining Illuminated

Summer 2024