Final Project – Draft 1

This draft was an exploration of laser cutting a modular paper lamp. The modules are based on an existing pattern called the IQlight by Holger Strøm. I modified them by adding perforations. The original idea for this lamp was it to stand alone; however, I decided it could be interesting to insert it into a larger lamp to allow the patterns to be cast upon the closer translucent surface rather than be lost in a room. Below are pictures of the larger translucent lamp and the smaller perforated lamp. both are made from cardstock.

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About Nancy Cheng

Univ. of Oregon Architecture Department head Nancy Yen-wen Cheng, RA, LEED AP researches how design tools and approaches shape outcomes, with a specialization in how craft and computation can stimulate the creative process. She has developed expertise in manipulating sheet materials to create light-modulating structures and has researched how surface relief patterns can increase convective cooling. She has developed fold and slot joints that give structural rigidity to foldable sheet structures and is eager to apply them to rapidly deployable refugee shelters.
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