Porcelain base and socket, Incandescent filament bulb, Fabric wrapped cord | 2015
potato power
a simple source of light
Most of us have stood at a table in the annual science fair and proudly explained our science project. Sticking a bulb into a potato and seeing it light up in front of an audience was one of the most awe-inspiring moments of my life. I felt empowered because I knew HOW and WHY this happened, and could impress everyone with my knowledge. It ushered me into a habit of staying curious about and amazed with how everything functions in my everyday life. Potato Power is a lamp that celebrates the awesomeness of plugging a wire into a socket, turning a switch on and seeing a bulb light up. Its potato-shaped base, colorful cords and "cuteness" are meant to take the user back to an age when learning was FUN!
Exhibited as part of Outside The Box Chicago 4.0 during Toronto Design Offsite 2016 and WantedDesign Brooklyn 2016
process
Ideation Sketches
Mold making, Slip-casting, Experimenting with holes for attachment
Testing electrical components
