Devo
A lighting system that transitions effortlessly between ambient and task modes. Its three modular panels can be adjusted to alter the light aperture, giving users a broad range of customizable lighting options.
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Spring 2025
Year
6 Weeks
Duration
Product, Lighting
Design
Georgia Tech
Location
Context
Project Objective
Create a desk light that uses physical interaction to seamlessly transition between relaxation and work.
Desk Spaces
Many desk spaces suffer from poor lighting—too dim, too harsh, or poorly placed—causing eye strain, glare, and reduced productivity.
Many college students need a good lighting source for long study sessions and a comfortable work environment.
Who requires functional lighting spaces?
Design Criteria
Must
The light should be functional for both work and ambience, with adjustable brightness that allows a seamless transition between the two.
Should
The interactive function of the light should be intuitive and makes transitioning between modes effortless.
Nice to have
A none visible power source with adjustable hues.
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Intially focused on form development
Initial Concepts
As I continued to develop the form, I became more inspired by the natural flow and curve and flow of nature. I wanted to combine that with a raw, material look that came from the industrial style of design
The Industrial Flow
By now, I narrowed down on a light that would sit overhead a desk and have panels so the direction of the light could be adjusted. I picked the bottom right concept that would allow the users the flip three seaparte panels to adjust the work/ambience of lighting
Further Ideation
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Design
The Manufacturing Process
To construct the light, I designed mechanisms in fusion and 3D printed the model. I added all the core electronics and finished the surface with a sleek, matte apperance.
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Final
Introducing: Devo
Final model and renders
Smooth Aritculation
Move panels to change directions of light
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Devo
A lighting system that transitions effortlessly between ambient and task modes. Its three modular panels can be adjusted to alter the light aperture, giving users a broad range of customizable lighting options.
A lighting system that transitions effortlessly between ambient and task modes. Its three modular panels can be adjusted to alter the light aperture, giving users a broad range of customizable lighting options.
View Full Process
View Full Process
Spring 2025
Year
Spring 2025
Year
6 Weeks
Duration
6 Weeks
Duration
Product, Lighting
Design
Georgia Tech
Location
Georgia Tech
Location
Context
Context
Project Objective
Create a desk light that uses physical interaction to seamlessly transition between relaxation and work.
Desk Spaces
Many desk spaces suffer from poor lighting—too dim, too harsh, or poorly placed—causing eye strain, glare, and reduced productivity.
Many college students need a good lighting source for long study sessions and a comfortable work environment.
Who requires functional lighting spaces?
Design Criteria
Design Criteria
Must
The light should be functional for both work and ambience, with adjustable brightness that allows a seamless transition between the two.
Should
The interactive function of the light should be intuitive and makes transitioning between modes effortless.
Nice to have
A none visible power source with adjustable hues.
Process
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Intially focused on form development
Initial Concepts
As I continued to develop the form, I became more inspired by the natural flow and curve and flow of nature. I wanted to combine that with a raw, material look that came from the industrial style of design
The Industrial Flow
By now, I narrowed down on a light that would sit overhead a desk and have panels so the direction of the light could be adjusted. I picked the bottom right concept that would allow the users the flip three seaparte panels to adjust the work/ambience of lighting
Further Ideation
Process
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Design
Design
The Manufacturing Process
To construct the light, I designed mechanisms in fusion and 3D printed the model. I added all the core electronics and finished the surface with a sleek, matte apperance.
Process
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Final
Final
Introducing: Devo
Final model and renders
Smooth Aritculation
Move panels to change directions of light
Process
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Devo
A lighting system that transitions effortlessly between ambient and task modes. Its three modular panels can be adjusted to alter the light aperture, giving users a broad range of customizable lighting options.
A lighting system that transitions effortlessly between ambient and task modes. Its three modular panels can be adjusted to alter the light aperture, giving users a broad range of customizable lighting options.
View Full Process
Spring 2025
Year
Spring 2025
Year
6 Weeks
Duration
6 Weeks
Duration
Product, Lighting
Design
Georgia Tech
Location
Georgia Tech
Location
Context
Context
Project Objective
Create a desk light that uses physical interaction to seamlessly transition between relaxation and work.
Desk Spaces
Many desk spaces suffer from poor lighting—too dim, too harsh, or poorly placed—causing eye strain, glare, and reduced productivity.
Many college students need a good lighting source for long study sessions and a comfortable work environment.
Who requires functional lighting spaces?
Design Criteria
Design Criteria
Must
The light should be functional for both work and ambience, with adjustable brightness that allows a seamless transition between the two.
Should
The interactive function of the light should be intuitive and makes transitioning between modes effortless.
Nice to have
A none visible power source with adjustable hues.
Process
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Intially focused on form development
Initial Concepts
As I continued to develop the form, I became more inspired by the natural flow and curve and flow of nature. I wanted to combine that with a raw, material look that came from the industrial style of design
The Industrial Flow
By now, I narrowed down on a light that would sit overhead a desk and have panels so the direction of the light could be adjusted. I picked the bottom right concept that would allow the users the flip three seaparte panels to adjust the work/ambience of lighting
Further Ideation
Process
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Design
Design
The Manufacturing Process
To construct the light, I designed mechanisms in fusion and 3D printed the model. I added all the core electronics and finished the surface with a sleek, matte apperance.
Process
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Final
Final
Introducing: Devo
Final model and renders
Smooth Aritculation
Move panels to change directions of light
Process
Process
Finding a Fitting Form and Function
Guided by research and design criteria, I generated a wide range of concepts to find a design that ensure a quality solution
Aaron Jiang. All Rights Reserved
Aaron Jiang. All Rights Reserved
Aaron Jiang. All Rights Reserved
Aaron Jiang. All Rights Reserved
Aaron Jiang. All Rights Reserved