Lumio lamp folds into a book, opens up like a glowing accordion. The lumio looks like a hardcover book, but open it up and youve got a sculptural led light. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It is a bookshaped lamp with creative way of switching and multiple. The lumio is a portable light that folds up just like a book and when opened it becomes illuminated from within. Lumio is a truly exceptional product one that i wouldnt see myself using every day, but certainly one whose design and beauty i can appreciate. Video shot using an iphone 4s and edited unboxing the mini lumio in stopmotion on vimeo. If youve never done a diy lamp project, take the time to understand how wiring a lamp actually works. This is the first of a couple videos where i will be ruining books. Jan 16, 2015 san francisco architect max gunawan has created lumio, a modern lamp that unfolds from a book.
Take in a little light reading with this bookinspired lamp. And because lumio only weighs about a pound, its claimed to be a portable, rechargeable option that can be used just about anywhere. Lumio unfolds from a book into a multipurpose portable lamp. Lumio is a lamp that opens like a book and adjusts to the way you want your light, even if it doesnt run for as long as advertised. Feb, 20 last week, we stopped by the techshop to check out lumio, a lamp thats masquerading as a book. We recently reported on the lumio lamp, an innovative led lighting fixture that folds out of a portable and stylish wood hardbound book. The book light came very beautifully presented packaging and included a user manual, micro usb charging cable, pu strap, and a pair of magnetic wooden pegs. All you need to to is open the book to turn on the light and close it to turn it off, no switches or buttons. While you could probably make one of your own with a few trips to ikea, were rather taken with the. Disguised as a hardcover book, lumio has content that will light up your world.
Disguised as a hardcover book, this ingenious lamp with durable, waterresistant tyvek diffuser unfurls up to 360 degrees to provide warm white light wherever you need it, indoors or out. The micro usb charging port is positioned discreetly on the inside edge of the book. Its contents could be invaluable or better yet, illuminating. They fold out and appear as if theyre made to look like books. Here is my recreation of lumio, a lamp that looks like an open book. While the lumio isnt exactly a brand new product, that definitely doesnt make it any less beguiling. Lumio is a dynamic, multifunctional lamp that conceals itself in the form of a hardcover book. Why all 5 shark tank hosts wanted a piece of lumio. A multifunctional modern lamp that unfolds from a book. A wide variety of lumio book lamp options are available to you, such as color, type, and battery type. One book thats sure to shed some light is lumio, a multipurpose foldable lamp disguised as a hardcover. Lumio book lamp accessories better living through design. Lumio hides a lamp inside the pages of a book, takes to.
Diy folding book lights are the latest trend and can be made in just seven. Lumio is an innovative new led light idea that has been making quite a splash over on kickstarter. The book lamp designed by kang are inspired by traditional bookbinding. Sep 19, 2016 lumio, the lamp that appears like an open book, got a deal with robert herjavec on shark tank.
Lumio is a pretty, cordless lamp, which unfolds from the shape of a book, seemingly by magic. The pages of the book lights up in variety of colours. Nov 14, 20 the lumio lamp, however, sets itself as a new favorite with its unique transforming shape, compact folding design, and whole new world of uses. We talk to lumio folding book lamp creator max gunawan. The lumio lamp, however, sets itself as a new favorite with its unique transforming shape, compact folding design, and whole new world of uses. When closed, lumios book lamp masquerades as a hardcover tome, however, once opened, it transforms into a sculptural light. I see a lot of my colleagues in business ramp up too quickly. The light it gives out is diffused by the translucent tyvek material which makes up the pages of the book. This lamp, which looks like an open book, will keep you reading long into the night. From envisioning a world of living large with less, max gunawan, the founder of lumio, created lumio book lamp that allows the users to carry.
Having read some of it a while ago, the world isnt missing much anyway. Creative folded book style led lamp color lights version,not lumio white book lamp. This compact form makes it easy to take with you, especially as its pleated interior is made of waterresistant tyvek, so it can even venture outdoors for backyard barbecues or short camping trips. From envisioning a world of living large with less, max gunawan, the founder of lumio, created lumio book lamp that allows the users to carry ambient, task, and table lamp conveniently wherever. Lumio is inspired by the idea of an illuminated book, it unfolds from a book into a lamp. Im really excited to share some great ideas to add some spunk to your home for spring. Lumio is a book lamp, in which opening the book activates the lamp and closing the book switches it off. Recycle lampshade recycled lamp, book lamp, diy light. Inside the lasercut wood cover lies an interior lamp body made from durable, waterresistant tyvek pages containing highperforming leds.
Somehow, making paper planes out of book pages instead of copy paper makes them an intriguing and whimsical decoration. Created by max gunawan, lumio is a oneofakind light that looks like a book when closed, but opens to reveal opaque pages featuring embedded leds that create a modern, minimalist aesthetic. This book opens to 360 degrees and comes with a custom orange cable microusb charger, magnetic wooden pegs for mounting, and a beautiful leather strap for hanging. Apr 15, 2015 from envisioning a world of living large with less, max gunawan, the founder of lumio, created lumio book lamp that allows the users to carry ambient, task, and table lamp conveniently wherever. Lumio lamps unfold from books quick, informative, fun. A fantastic miniature version of the original lumio book lamp, the portable mini lumio also doubles as an iphone charger. Anmixinussbedside novelty folding book lamp,pu leather book light, usb rechargable book shaped light, 5 colors led table lamp for decor, magnetic design creative gift 4. See more ideas about folded book art, book folding, book sculpture. Lumio lamps weigh only 1 lb it gives users the freedom to experience beautiful lighting wherever they go. Jan 20, 2015 why all 5 shark tank hosts wanted a piece of lumio fridays episode of shark tank turned into a feeding frenzy when all five hosts made competing offers for innovative lighting company lumio. This compact form makes it easy to take with you, especially as its pleated interior is made of waterresistant tyvek, so it can even venture outdoors for backyard barbecues or short. A modern lamp that unfolds from a book and gives you the freedom to experience beautiful lighting wherever you are. Feb 26, 2014 lumio was born from san franciscobased designer max gunawans fascination with the functional potential of origami and his desire to create a flexible lighting solution that adapts to the users.
The lamp turns on when opened and because it is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries, it can be used virtually anywhere. There is a staticsolid and cyclical lighting modes. Sep 29, 2015 5 success lessons from a shark tank superstar and lumio inventor. Tempting as it many be, ill spare you the cornball introduction about turning to a book for illumination literally. The light is embedded with magnets so it can be mounted on a wide variety of surfaces and when fully charged it remains lit for 8 hours. Well, if you are just such a bookworm, check out this cool. Lumio was born from san franciscobased designer max gunawans fascination with the functional potential of origami and his desire to create a flexible lighting solution that adapts to the users.
According to how you open the book, it adjusts the amount of light. Why all 5 shark tank hosts wanted a piece of lumio fridays episode of shark tank turned into a feeding frenzy when all five hosts made competing offers for innovative lighting company lumio. This email address is being protected from spambots. Creative folded book style led lamp color lights version,not lumio. It is exactly what it looks like, a lamp camouflaged as a book. Apr 29, 2017 my husband recently received the lumio book lamp as a gift, and i have to say that this is an absolutely beautiful lamp.
Lumio opens to 360 degrees and comes with a custom microusb charger, magnetic wooden pegs for mounting, and a beautiful leather strap for hanging. Since im not much of a seasonal decorating kind of girl, all of my six days of spring ideas are about bringing something old back to life again, like how to make a. Since im not much of a seasonal decorating kind of girl, all of my six days of spring ideas are about bringing something old back to life again, like how to make a book lamp. As such, a lamp that looks like a book seems apropos and lumio by san francisco architect and industrial designer. Lumio designer max gunawan is preselling the lamp on kickstarter. Find more lamp inspiration, diy tutorials and supplies at. Mar 14, 20 lumio kickstarter there are two meanings for illumination.
Quite simply, lumio is a cordless led light disguised as a hardback book. This is the second in a pair both made from the same set of. Then try making this amazing looking book lamp and light up your room subscribe and. The cover is one continuous piece of wood that has been carefully cut on specific spots where the spine is, so the book can actually close seamlessly, and yet not be two separate pieces with hinges or glue to keep it together. Last week, we stopped by the techshop to check out lumio, a lamp thats masquerading as a book. Designed by max gunawan, it boasts a minimalist styling that allows the entire thing to fold into a booklike bundle, making it easy to transport for portable lighting needs. A wide variety of lumio book lamp options are available to you, such as white. Lumio is a portable, rechargeable, powerful and insanely beautiful indoor and outdoor light, with the power to illuminate a dinner party while compact enough to fit into a bag. The amount of light can be adjusted by the way you open the book.
Lumio founder max gunawan, from san francisco, was an exarchitect with an inventive streak and a big project in mind. Lumio is a foldable lamp disguised as a book, providing a multipurpose light source you can put in your bag. Lumio book lamp classic dark walnut the conran shop. Lumio, the lamp that appears like an open book, got a deal with robert herjavec on shark tank. I mean really love books, to the point where their life is an open book. Lumio was designed by designer max gunawan and when fully charged remains lit for up to 8. A wide variety of lumio led book lamp options are available to you, such as type, battery type, and light source. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Max will take you to blue bottle for coffee in the morning and sample sfs finest produce at the ferry building for lunch. Lumio lamp folds into a book, opens up like a glowing. Transform lumio into many shapes to meet your needs. Lumiokickstarter there are two meanings for illumination. Feb 20, 2017 wall, reading, ambient lamp concealed in a hard cover book by lumio. Lumio was designed by designer max gunawan and when fully charged remains lit for up to 8 hours. Lumio is a lasercut, accordionfolding, bookshaped lamp that packs a versatile range of functions into a stylishly compact, batterypowered housing and it owes its creation to a surprising. My husband recently received the lumio book lamp as a gift, and i have to say that this is an absolutely beautiful lamp. Open lumio halfway and lay it on a table for brightest possible light, or open it fully until builtin magnets engage to form a cylindrical lantern that can. To the point where even their lamp is an open book. Designed by max gunawan, it boasts a minimalist styling that allows the entire thing to fold into a book like bundle, making it easy to transport for portable lighting needs.
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