MIT engineers transform plants into lights
MIT has taken the first steps towards turning plants into functional lighting by embedding the firefly enzyme in the leaves of a watercress plant. More about MIT engineers transform plants into lights
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MSDS Studio illuminates Aesop store in Toronto with collection of compact lamps
MSDS Studio has taken cues from cosmetic brand Aesop's products to create a series of wooden lamps that nestle on shelves in its Toronto store. More about MSDS Studio illuminates Aesop store in Toronto with collection of compact lamps
Five lighting designs from IDS Toronto that deserve glowing praise
Halo-shaped pendants based on prosecco bubbles and counterbalanced office lamps feature among US reporter Eleanor Gibson's selection of the top lighting designs presented at this year's Interior Design Show Toronto. More about Five lighting designs from IDS Toronto that deserve glowing praise
Pelle introduces geometric lighting with weathered steel fins at IDS Toronto
New York design brand Pelle is launching a set of small pendants and sconces, which are encased by triangular metal frame that diffuses light in different directions, at the Interior Design Show in Toronto this week. More about Pelle introduces geometric lighting with weathered steel fins at IDS Toronto
Zumtobel showcases versatile lighting systems in Messe Dornbirn exhibition centre
Dezeen promotion: lighting brand Zumtobel has worked with Marte.Marte Architects to develop a bespoke lighting system for the huge new halls of the Messe Dornbirn exhibition centre in western Austria. More about Zumtobel showcases versatile lighting systems in Messe Dornbirn exhibition centre
Aguskim Studio designs family of celestial-inspired lights for Almerich
Spanish design practice Aguskim Studio has created a collection of lamps inspired by the full moon for lighting brand Almerich. More about Aguskim Studio designs family of celestial-inspired lights for Almerich
Studio Truly Truly designs mix-and-match lighting system for Rakumba
The modular nature of this lighting system by Studio Truly Truly is based on the way that different letters are assembled to create words. More about Studio Truly Truly designs mix-and-match lighting system for Rakumba
TeamLab creates interactive whirlpools inside National Gallery of Victoria
Japanese art collective TeamLab has used lighting to create a sea of spiralling whirlpools inside a Melbourne art museum. More about TeamLab creates interactive whirlpools inside National Gallery of Victoria
Sebastian Herkner's Stellar lamps fuse two contrasting hemispheres
Sebastian Herkner has created a series of spherical glass pendant lamps for German brand Pulpo that contrast clear curved ridges with smooth frosted glass. More about Sebastian Herkner's Stellar lamps fuse two contrasting hemispheres
Stefan Diez creates series of "celestial" lamps with seemingly invisible light sources
Stefan Diez has worked with lighting brand Vibia to create a series of glass lamps that feature glowing etched patterns and edges. More about Stefan Diez creates series of "celestial" lamps with seemingly invisible light sources
Aljoud Lootah's furniture collection takes cues from traditional areesh structures
Dubai-based designer Aljoud Lootah paid homage to the tradition of palm-leaf architecture in the United Arab Emirates with her latest furniture collection. More about Aljoud Lootah's furniture collection takes cues from traditional areesh structures
Curved glass tubes form Kawari Crane lamp by Bec Brittain
New York designer Bec Brittain has referenced the shapes of ancient Japanese helmets in a glass and bronze lamp, which she presented at this year's Design Miami fair. More about Curved glass tubes form Kawari Crane lamp by Bec Brittain
Neri&Hu designs lantern-inspired lamps that hang from adjustable brass rings
Chinese studio Neri&Hu has created a versatile, spherical glass lamp for Italian lighting brand Artemide that can be used as a table lamp or suspended as a wall lamp. More about Neri&Hu designs lantern-inspired lamps that hang from adjustable brass rings
Watch our talk with designer Rick Tegelaar at Moooi's Amsterdam showroom
Dutch designer Rick Tegelaar told the story behind his Filigree Floor Lamp and Meshmatics Chandelier for Moooi in our latest Design Dreams talk. More about Watch our talk with designer Rick Tegelaar at Moooi's Amsterdam showroom
Competition: win an Oda lamp designed by Sebastian Herkner for Pulpo
Dezeen has teamed up with German design brand Pulpo and designer Sebastian Herkner to give away five Oda lamps, which are made from a handblown glass shade propped upon a steel frame. More about Competition: win an Oda lamp designed by Sebastian Herkner for Pulpo
Klemens Schillinger's Offline lamp illuminates in exchange for a smartphone
Austrian product designer Klemens Schillinger has created a lamp that only lights up once the user is willing to surrender their smartphone. More about Klemens Schillinger's Offline lamp illuminates in exchange for a smartphone
LZF designs pendant light shades that are stitched like textiles
Dezeen promotion: Dutch designer Egbert-Jan Lam has created a range of translucent wooden light shades for Spanish brand LZF, which are sewn together like items of clothing. More about LZF designs pendant light shades that are stitched like textiles
Astro's architectural lighting collection lets a building take centre stage
Dezeen promotion: Astro Lighting has revealed its new collection of architectural LEDs, which are simple and subtle, so that they never overpower a setting. More about Astro's architectural lighting collection lets a building take centre stage
Living Light is an off-grid lamp powered by photosynthesis
Dutch designer Ermi van Oers has created a lamp that uses a living plant to generate its own electricity – and plans to scale up the technology to power entire smart cities. More about Living Light is an off-grid lamp powered by photosynthesis
Bomma showcases glass-blowing techniques used to create its sculptural lighting pendants
Dezeen promotion: Czech brand Bomma reveals the glass-making techniques behind its lighting products, in these two short films produced by director Petr Krejci. More about Bomma showcases glass-blowing techniques used to create its sculptural lighting pendants