Dragonfly.MGX pendant light by WertelOberfell Platform
My feelings for insects appearance are ambivalent. It is a combination of enchantment, anxiety, aversion and fascination. However, products inspired by insects parts or shapes usually arouse more unambiguous feelings in me. Hence my conclusion, that some parts or aspects of insects body are odious and others are intriguing or beautiful.
The Dragonfly.MGX pendant light by WertelOberfell Platform is undoubtedly interesting and original and it draws inspiration from the curved honeycomb structure of dragonfly eyes and their optical qualities. The designers were especially fascinated with its complex three dimensional array of photoreceptor cells or, in this case, light emitting cells.
Dragonfly.MGX is taking functional requirements like glare shielding and direct/indirect light into consideration. Therefore the skin is closed on the upper cells and gradually opens up towards the lower part to let more light pass through. It is a fully functional pendant light.
It refers to .MGX main principle: to provide “lamps and furniture that can brighten a room, or furnish a house, but that also soothe the soul and engage both the imagination and the senses. Products that create a magical atmosphere for connecting with yourself or connecting with friends.”
Dragonfly.MGX is made in Epoxy and is produced with 3D printing technology, which becomes more and more interesting for mass production. It is available in two colours -Terra Cotta and Amber. The diameter of the shade is 30cm and the height is 20 cm.
Photocredit: .MGX by Materialise and WertelObrfell
