For the first time in this year’s LightCycle we have matched up an entrant to the competition with a high-end lighting manufacturer: the Dean Phillips Prize. The idea is that the designer’s light fixture will be featured in the range of Dean Phillips Lighting; one of Australia’s eminent lighting companies.
And the winner is NICK STEVENSON with his amazing Pomegranate light. We look forward to seeing this fixture adorn the pages of Dean’s next catalogue.
Pomegranate by Nick Stevenson
Thank you to everyone who voted for their people’s choice in the LightCycle competition via our Facebook page.
And the winner is……
FILTER by Liquid Architecture, just ahead of Umbra.
For anyone who hasn’t seen this in the flesh is really is quite a remarkable light fixture. You can vary the lighting level by inserting of withdrawing the central section of the fitting. Not only that, it is really beautifully made and looks super-sexy!
Filter
One of the most satisfying things about this year’s LightCycle competition is that it has created an opportunity for designers to make a contribution to the fabulous good cause that is Donkey Wheel House.
Here’s what Donkey Wheel House say about themselves: ”We have a passion for social change, constantly seeking ideas that move away from today’s problems and instead, create a new world. We believe extraordinary change happens when people think differently – and that leaders of grass roots level change need to be supported and nurtured so that their ideas can take root and flourish. We have therefore always sought passionate leaders with ideas that demonstrate a DIFFERENT way of thinking.”
The lighting to the basement level of DWH is in need of renovation. the LightCycle competition has generated some fabulous lighting creations. All entrants to LightCycle have agreed to donate their light to Donkey Wheel House. Thus, the competition has married a good cause in need of some lights with some of the most talented designers in Melbourne and the result is that DWH will be lit, to an extent at least, by entries to the LightCycle competition.
At Electrolight, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who has got involved with LightCycle. We gave you a difficult challenge and a short amount of time and you responded so wonderfully. And your efforts will go a long way to helping a very good cause.
We have posted all entries into 2011 LightCycle competition to our web site. Perhaps you were at the opening. If not, you can check out all entries by clicking here.
Have a look, decide which one you like best and leave a comment on our Facebook page stating which one you liked best and you’re done. Easy.
We had a fantastic opening for LightCycle on Friday night at Donkey Wheel House. A great crowd turned up to see the entries and of course to hear who the winners were.
For those unable to attend, the winners were:
5th – Filter by Liquid Architecture
4th – Pomegranite by Nick Stevenson
3rd – 1664 by Lucas Chirnside and Bianca Looney
2nd – Nest by Antony Di Mase
AND THE WINNER: Beeswax by Hassell
I witnessed the judging process and their job was not an easy one. Many thanks to James Staughton, Mim Holmes and Jess Perry for their efforts in this department.
We were pleased to see a good many of the crowd hang around for the party afterwards. It was all great fun until the neon got broken.
The winner: Beeswax Light by Hassell
John Aiello works the room
We can unveil the prizes for this year’s LightCycle competition…
Through the generous sponsorship of Eagle Lighting, Erco, ECC and Dean Phillips we have the following prizes:
- An Erco Lucy Table lamp
- A ‘Falling in Love’ table lamp from Tobias Grau
- A planet desk lamp in retro red
In addition to the above we have the Dean Phillips Prize – the winner will enter into negotiations with Melbourne Lighting Designer and Manufacturer Dean Phillips with a view to having your light put into production in their range (imagine how good that will look on your CV).
And a people’s choice award.
Erco Lucy desk lamp
Our LightCycle competition has an exciting development – we are stoked to announce the Dean Phillips Prize.
So aside from the fabulous prizes of exotic light fixtures that will go to the winning entries, the Dean Phillips prize-winner will have their entry featured in Dean Phillips’ range (along with the immeasurable kudos that would be associated with that, not to meantion royalties). Click here for more on Dean Phillips Lighting.
There are just 3 weeks in which to enter LightCycle so if you are keen and have not yet entered we want to hear from you.
What’s LightCycle?
LightCycle is a sustainable light fixture design competition. Entrants are given a new LED light-bulb and are asked to create a light fixture that is beautiful while embodying the principles of environmental sustainability. Entries will form an exhibition as part of the 2011 State of Design festival - Australia’s largest design festival. Not only that, selected entries may go on permanent display for the fantastic good cause which is our venue partner Donkey Wheel House.
As usual, there will be fantastic prizes to be won, there will be a great big opening night party and money-can’t-buy kudos on your CV if you are amongst the winners.
Check out the entries for LightCycle 2007 and LightCycle 2009 if you are looking for inspiration.
Better get in quick, time is ticking and entries strictly limited to 50. Good luck!
Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be any more community lighting amazingness from Electrolight, along we come with the third instllment of LightCycle. LightCycle is a biannual sustainable light fixture design competition as part of the State of Design Festival.
In the first LightCycle in 2007, entrants were asked to use a compact fluorescent lamp and create a light fixture that embodied the principles of environmental sustainability. The competition was part of the 2007 Melbourne Design Festival.
In 2009 the compact fluorescent lamp was replaced by a 1m strip of LED and again entrants were asked to create a sustainable light. The exhibition formed part of the 2009 State of Design Festival and was held at Guildford Lane Gallery in Melbourne’s CBD.
This year we will issue entrants with a brand new, warm white LED lamp from Osram housed in a super-slick plug, braided cable and lampholder from top Australian lighting manufacturer Dean Phillips. Entrants bring their creativity and craftsmanship to make a new light fitting to inspire and amaze, forming a major event in this year’s State of Design Festival.
And the twist this year is that we are partnering with the Donkey Wheel Charitable Trust by hosting the event at Donkey Wheel House. Selected entries will go on permanent display at DWH, transforming the basement space and creating a fantastic opportunity for the design community to help a great cause. Of course there will be other prizes on offer for the winners as well.
Date: 22 July 2011. Watch this space for more information soon…
2007 LightCycle entry: Slow Motion Catastrophe by Simon Knott, Tai Snaith and Rory Hyde
It’s great to live in Melbourne
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011It might be the middle of the winter. But, undoubtedly, it’s one of the best times of the year to be in Melbourne.
That’s because when the weather turns gnarly, it design, design, design down Melbourne way.
First we had the Light in Winter festival which gets better every year. And now, starting today, it’s State of Design; Australia’s premier design festival with over 100 events over the next 11 days. Of course we’re excited most about LightCycle but there are so many other great things to check out as well – well worth a visit to the festival’s website.
And look out for AAMI Park stadium – our lights will turn red for the duration of the festival which will be VERY cool…
Posted in Announcements, commentary, Lightcycle | Comments Off