S is for ... Showcasing Tradition
It's that time of year again, not the time to start your Christmas shopping, more to be amazed by creativity across the world. Fashion Week's in various beautiful cities will be taking the lime light of the press for the next coming months. 100% Design will also be commencing mid-September, exhibiting talent from the arena's of Product, Interior and Industrial Design.
Putting aside the large names in the industry, this event showcases the names which may not be as well known, but their presence commands your whole hearted attention.
Designer David Irwin is based in the culturally thriving city of Newcastle upon Tyne (A.K.A The Toon to Northerners). Nestled within the city, David Irwin graduated from Northumbria University with a degree in Three Dimensional Design. Moving forward, he became a Designer in Residence at the University and has designed for Habitat, Deadgood and Gardiner Richardson.
His M.Lamp, which he will be showcasing at 100% Design, takes inspiration from the various Mining Lamps of the late 19th - early 20th century. The sleek aesthetics combine iconic features from the various lamps, including a handle for transportation purposes and a spun metal reflector for directing light.
Similarly to the flame fuelled lamp of the mining industry centuries ago, the M.Lamp is wireless, providing the user with 8 hours of bright light which can not only be focused in your chosen direction but also to be carried to your desired area within the home or office. The removable base enables the wire to be stored when not being charged, ensuring the stylish aesthetic isn't compromised.
The M.Lamp celebrates the North East's Industrial Heritage by putting a contemporary twist on the polished aesthetics and practical function of the traditional Mining Lamp.