Within this project, I focussed on different types of work environments, particularly on the growing field of modern co-working-spaces. Those spaces often approach a more flexible interior, to ensure their co-workers can optimally perform in their individual ways. Hinge is therefore created with the main design aspects of mobility, multiple use and adjustment possibilities.

Hinge is a mobile and multi-use desk lamp, designed to fit perfectly into any work space.

Mobility
Hinge is built with an intern battery, which can be charged through a loading station. A small LED light will show the battery status. Therefore it is possible to take Hinge wherever you want to and wherever you need it.

Types of use
One important aspect of Hinge is, that the user can choose between a direct light position and a more ambient light position, by simply flipping the top to the other side.

Adjustment
The touchscreen allows brightness adjustments at any time and will turn off when not in use. The small LED light will light up in red when the battery is running low and in green, when the battery is fully charged on the loading station.

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Digital Prototypes & Animation: Rhino, SolidWorks, Keyshot, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

1:1 Prototype: The design development and final prototype were realised in the university workshops, with most of the fabrication taking place in the metal workshop.

Context: Bauhaus University Weimar (2018). The videos were generated 2020 in Cinema 4D.
Mentor: Prof. Gerrit Babtist