by Mike Rutherford | Nov 25, 2021
Loop Light The brief was to create an area light that hung from the ceiling. While COVID 19 stopped the development of a final version, the prototype was exciting to work on. Using LED light strings attached to a micro controller and power converter in the ceiling the...
by Mike Rutherford | Nov 25, 2021
Box Lamp The brief for the Box Light was simple, make a light using a laser cutter and polystyrene. The wonderful thing about a laser cutter is the precise cut. I took advantage of that precision to make this modern puzzle table lamp with Japanese influence. It was...
by Mike Rutherford | Nov 25, 2021
Bottle Lamp This project brief was to use recycled materials to make a desk lamp. In looking at the products available I found a gap in the offerings. Everything was either serious or whimsical and very little in between. The combination of the light hearted bottle...
by Mike Rutherford | Nov 24, 2021
Leather Briefcase Made to carry confidential files from a secure file room to an office through public space this briefcase is light and sturdy. It is made from reclaimed materials, except for the stitching. Designed specially to be easy to get files in and out, there...
by Mike Rutherford | Nov 24, 2021
Well Lit Waste Paper One of my favorite design challenges is to show the value of a material or process that is normally overlooked. When you look for it, you can find beauty and utility almost anywhere, the trick is to show it for the valuable thing it is. In this...
