What makes a light product successful?

What makes a light product successful?

1. Materials

   • I have found that I should use acrylic as it gives a massive range of options because it is easily laser cut which gives it precision or injection moulding which gives an almost unlimited range of shapes and textures. This means I can suit my design to my target audience and environment. It also will last around 50 years if kept in out of direct sun light which is really long lasting.

2. Style

   • My design will be a post modern day style. This means it won't be bulky like olden day designs but wont be really slim and curvy like modern designs. From my resaerch i have learnt it should be bright colours to contrast the popular cream colour of walls and carpets in homes in this day. This will draw attention to it so it can be more effective at its job.

3. Ergonomics

   • A successful light has purposeful and well designed ergonomics. My light will have to have a easy to access light switch which is easily viewable. It will have some sort of grip to help the user turn it on. The light bulb will also have to be in an accessible place so the user can quickly and hassle freely change it

4. Features

   • My research has shown me that my light will have pretruding features that create shadows on the walls to make the design more interesting. Also the light will be changing colours by a colour changing LED bulb which is a feature many of my research lights have.

5. Fit For Purpose

   • My light must be fit for the job so it must be creative, long living, ergonomic, and aesthetically pleasing.

6. Suitability For User

   • My design must be adapted to the age group, gender and preferences of the user along with being ergonomic, to ensure that the product will be saticfing to the user and approprirate.