IGNITE THE LIGHT
»Ignite the Light« is an interactive lamp that recalls the primal form of human light production: fire.
Maike Burghoff
Photos: Dominik-Antoni Krolikowski
Similar to a fire drill, a wooden rod is rotated between the hands, converting energy into light. Initially, a faint red glow appears, gradually intensifying into a bright, warm white light with continued rotation. About half a minute of turning provides the lamp with enough energy for 30 minutes of light. Once the stored energy is depleted, the light fades, making the process of energy generation and consumption tangible.