Switch
A torchlight that doubles as a desk lamp
Personal project | 2021 | 1 month
Individual
Background
In India, power outage is quite common and in general, we tend to look for torchlights when there is no electricity or light and having difficulty locating it in the dark. Using torchlights while studying causes too much brightness and difficulty to read.
Keywords
Form study | Packaging design | Lighting design | Form follows function
Concept
Switch is a torchlight where the bottom is a normal torchlight but the handle is translucent and turns into a desk lamp. With intuitive interactions, Switch makes the experience seamless, the form convenient, minimal and portable. This project looks to explore how a torchlight can be a multipurpose lifestyle product.
Fits right in your pocket making it portable and easily handleable!
Tapered form for better stability in resting position with rubber ring in the bottom
Textured switch with 3 positions for easy accessibility
Rechargeable batteries with USB C cable with a green LED indicator.
Dial to control the brightness of the light on both lantern and torch options from 9 to 600 lumen
Non polarized light of Warm light(600lumen) for better reading experience and cool light(600 lumen)
Glow in the dark feature for easier identification in the dark!