Drop Light: 3D Printed Desk Lamp from Recycled PLA by Teixeira Design Studio
Drop Light, a collaborative creation by Teixeira Design Studio and Oftwise Studio, is a desk lamp crafted entirely from recycled, plant-based PLA through 3D printing. This innovative lamp combines soft, diffused lighting with practical desk storage in one cohesive design. It showcases two unique surface finishes: a tactile, scratch-resistant fuzzy matte texture on the base and top tray, alongside a smooth, semi-translucent shade that diffuses light seamlessly. The tray is designed to hold small items like pen drives and earphones, integrating storage into its form. The warmth of plant-based PLA contrasts with petroleum plastics, while the subtle layered build lines enhance its texture, setting it apart from traditional injection-molded products and emphasizing the evolution of additive manufacturing into functional pieces.
Key facts
- Drop Light is a 3D printed desk lamp by Teixeira Design Studio and Oftwise Studio.
- It is made from recycled, plant-based PLA.
- The lamp merges desk storage with soft diffused light.
- The base and top tray have a fuzzy, matte PLA texture that is scratch-resistant.
- The shade is smooth and semi-translucent, scattering light without a hard source.
- The tray holds small desk items like pen drives and earphones.
- Plant-based PLA has a warmth that petroleum plastics do not.
- The layered build lines are barely visible under the matte coat and read as texture.
Entities
Institutions
- Teixeira Design Studio
- Oftwise Studio