LIGHTING Mind Map

LIGHTING Mind Map

1. Shades

   • Cloudy - diffuses the light
   • Colourful
     • Bright
     • Dull
   • Large / Small
   • Distinguishing

2. Stand

   • Minimalistic
   • Oak (Hardwood)
   • Low-Profile
     • Does not attract attention
     • May not suit the style in every room
   • Feature
     • Adjustable height and light position
     • Fold out to conserve space when not being used
   • Shape
     • Box
     • Flat
     • Legs
       • Adjustable legs (length)
     • Triangular pyramid
       • Would need to be placed on flat surfaces
     • Spherical
       • Unable to place on un-even surfaces (floor)

3. Height

   • Changeable / Adjustable
     • Ease of use
   • Fold in/out
     • Conserves space
       • Need enough room to fold inwards & outwards
       • Can be stored easily
     • Easy to dis-assemble
   • Flexible support structure

4. Bulb

   • Screw-in bulb
     • More difficult to replace than twist-in bulb
     • May 'wear-down' overtime
   • Twist-in bulb
     • More variety of bulb on the market
     • Does not 'wear-down' overtime
   • Energy efficient bulb
     • Uses less electricity
       • Better for the environment
       • Longer life
       • Can use renewable energy resources (solar panels)
     • Does not give out heat (energy waste)
   • Small lightbulb
     • Can have a smaller lightshade
     • Does not give out as much light as a wide lightbulb
   • Wide lightbulb
     • Gives out more light than the small lightbulb
     • Need to have a fairly large lightshade

5. Style

   • Modern
     • May only suit certain styles of room
     • May be influenced by early life
   • Classical
     • Aimed at an older age group
       • 40 - 65
       • May be influenced from early life
       • Generally older people, shop in stores

6. Special Features

   • Foldable (inwards)
   • Dimmable
   • Multiple Bulbs
     • More light
       • More energy consumption