Bangkok, Thailand
Artist and designer Taras Zheltyshev aka Taras Yoom has designed the Dif lamp, a distinguished piece of modern lighting, with high-quality materials, functional versatility, and symbolism.
Through Dif, a person gets acquainted with immune cells: the spherical shapes of the new luminaire resemble blood cells, and the tubes leading to them – the vascular system through which they move.
The Dif lamp has recently won a 2024 Prize Designs for Modern Furniture + Lighting Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and Global Design News.
It was necessary to make the processes hidden from human gaze in the human body visible and understandable in the Dif.
Metal and glass are often used to make lamps. In my work, my main task was to convey the idea, and basic materials turned out to be the most suitable for this.
Glass provides the necessary diffusion of light, metal gives stability and strength of the structure.
The design Itself implies a stable geometric figure that holds the glass lamp balls.
“Every object, whether it is a sculpture or interior design item, is not just an illustration of processes, which are inherent in people, but also an important allegory for me,” the artist and designer explains.
“The Dif Lamp provides physical protection to the inhabitants during the night and serves as significant guide and support. That is the light, which illuminates the darkness and allows us to defend against irrational fears, which all of us encounter,” he adds.
The lamp emits warm yellow light, perfectly suitable for reading and relaxation. This type of light, due to its low intensity and soft glow (3000K), has a calming effect on individuals.
Project: Dif Lamp
Designers: Yoomoota
Lead Designer: Taras Zheltyshev
Manufacturer: Yoomoota
