This 3d printed light acts as a vertical axis wind turbine. The form of the light uses the properties of aerodynamics to behave like a wind propeller, in principal the design is inspired by the Ropatec wind rotor. The ceramic body of the light is attached to a vertical axis which turns a diode rotor that transforms the movement into light. This 3d printed shell traps wind which rotates the axis in turn generating and transforming energy into light.

The Air Turbine Light, image courtesy Margot Krasojevic

The Air Turbine light comprises of the following main components:

• A propeller mounted on a shaft, in this case the outer shell attached to the axis via a rotor arm.
• An Alternator or Generator for producing the electricity when the shaft is rotated, in this instance a dynamo and a capacitor which turns wind into electricity and stores this to light the LED.

The Air Turbine Light, image courtesy Margot Krasojevic

The digital model simulates the dynamic qualities of the design by working out and applying the physics of wind speeds and direction which has influenced the form. The material used in this case is a white ceramic, lightweight yet strong.

+ All images and drawings courtesy Margot Krasojevic

Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Milano
17-22 April 2012
Hall 7, Stand L15+M18

TOTEM is a project born from the collaboration of young designers Davide Bonanni with Accademia, a leading Italian design company producing high quality furniture.

TOTEM, image courtesy Davide Bonanni

A collection of poufs that surprise both for functionality, both for aesthetic adopted: a perfect combination of sophisticated formal lines and traditional materials.

TOTEM, image courtesy Davide Bonanni

A series of poufs that could also be stacked, creating a sculpture with a stronger aesthetic impact: a “TOTEM design“, characterized by solid and harmonious lines.

The idea, says designer Bonanni, stems from the desire to revisit the use of the cord, material that has become over the years a distinguished material of productions of Accademia: the cord, it is not woven but rolled all over the body of the object.

The poufs are stackable completions available in different sizes declined in several colors and suitable to furnish any decor.

TOTEM, image courtesy Davide Bonanni

TOTEM, image courtesy Davide Bonanni

+ About Davide Bonanni

David was born in Palmanova Bonanni in 1984. In 2010 obtained the degree in product design at the IUAV in Venice. During his studies he worked at the studio and later collaborated with Enrico Franzolini Fabio Flora and Anna Lombardi. With the latter has helped to organize various events such as IWD Italian Design Workshop 2011, @ UDesign Cumini Gallery, UDesign @ London Design Museum. In 2012 is selected and participates in LeWineOIl Workshop at Sora. His work has appeared several times on several blogs and magazines such as AUTO & DESIGN magazine and r LIFESTYLE magazine China. From 2011 he opened a small studio and started to make his first projects.