LumiAdd launches ‘3D Unleashed’ – A revolutionary luminaire design competition

Do you have a visionary idea for a luminaire? LumiAdd are inviting lighting designers, interior designers, and architects to unleash their creativity in “3D Unleashed”, a competition that harnesses the full potential of 3D printing and plant polymers in lighting design.

By combining 3D printing and plant polymers, LumiAdd’s vision is to remove the barriers associated with custom luminaire specification by providing tailored solutions that grant lighting designers, architects, and interior designers greater creative freedom.

The competition provides an opportunity to be part of this revolution and encourages the most innovative and original designs of interior lighting. While the entire design does not have to be 3D printed, its defining elements must leverage the unique potential of fused deposition modelling (FDM) additive manufacturing.

The prize – bringing designs to life.

The winning designs will be brought to life by LumiAdd’s expert team and presented to the winner. Additionally, if the winning luminaire is deemed commercially viable, it may become part of LumiAdd’s product range, allowing the designer to earn royalties for every unit sold. This provides an opportunity for entrants to see their creations evolve from concept to a real-world product, making an impact in architectural and decorative lighting.

The competition opened officially in March and runs until the 23rd of May – giving those with a creative flair ample opportunity to enter. Plus, following review by an expert industry panel in June, the shortlisted designs will go to an open public vote in July. Once the winning design has been crowned in September, the 3D printing will commence.

Jamie Norris Green shared: “The cross over between product design and lighting design, interior design and architecture has always been apparent to me, so many lighting designers I meet started out doing product design, many architects and interior designers like to design furniture and lighting. I want to give more of them the opportunity to do so and unleash their creativity!  It always frustrated me when I was a lighting design consultant when companies were so reluctant to do customs unless there were large quantities, we want to change that.”

Lewis Smith added: “I’m excited for designers to explore the vast possibilities of 3D printing in bespoke luminaire design. I can’t wait to see innovative submissions that embrace sustainability while fully harnessing the freedom of design.”