Oriel Lava lamp
Design Philosophy
This redesign eliminates the traditional four-hour warm-up by replacing the wax system with an LED-driven optical illusion.
This redesign celebrates the enduring character of the lava lamp while giving it a renewed purpose for a more sustainable future.
innovation
What is Lava Lamp
A lava lamp is a decorative light that uses heat to move wax blobs up and down inside a glass container filled with colored liquid.
How it works
A light bulb at the base heats a wax-like substance inside a liquid-filled glass container.
As the wax warms, it becomes less dense and rises, then cools at the top, becomes denser, and sinks.
The Challenge
1.Significant heating time(4 hours)
2.High electricity usage
3.Temperature sensitivity
4.Short life cycle
5.Price vs. lifespan
Style from the past, sustainability for the future.
Knolling
Disassembling the product
Pete's Fun Sketch
Hand Sketches
(Problem Solving)
Vizcom AI
(Styling)
Science and Experiment
Homemade lava lamp ideas. Lighting and modular design mock up.
Morning
Afternoon
Night
How it works
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Finger touch button to turn it on
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No long, tangled cords.
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Use it to switch colors of light
Quick charge. All-night vibe.
Power button
Quick charge. All-night vibe.
Turning mechanic
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DC motor make the lamp turns
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Without chemicals and heat
Usb-c Charging
Quick charge. All-night vibe.
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Modern Power Solution – Powered via USB-C for universal compatibility.
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Energy Efficient – Low-power LED technology for long battery life.
Color films
Quick charge. All-night vibe.
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LED light illuminate the color films
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Two layers of colored films rotate, creating a flowing effect that mimics the motion of a lava lamp.
Screws x 4
Cap
Glass Housing
Film 1
Film 2
LED Light Bulb
Turning Base
Base Housing
Circuit Board & Power
DC Motor
Base
Make it for manufacturing
Engineered for efficiency, it provides instant illumination with no warm-up delay, delivering a seamless user experience while consuming less energy.
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Neon 2000 Lava Lamp
$ 50
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The original Astro lava lamp in a sleek mat anodised finish.
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The Astro was designed in 1963 by Edward Craven Walker, the inventor of the lava lamp and founder of Mathmos.
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Every Astro is hand-filled in the Mathmos factory with our unique lava lamp formula, and skilled British craftspeople spin every base. (NB. Astro Black comes with a white lead)
Transcluent world Lava Lamp
$ 50
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The original Astro lava lamp in a sleek mat anodised finish.
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The Astro was designed in 1963 by Edward Craven Walker, the inventor of the lava lamp and founder of Mathmos.
-
Every Astro is hand-filled in the Mathmos factory with our unique lava lamp formula, and skilled British craftspeople spin every base. (NB. Astro Black comes with a white lead)
Mindscape Motion Lava Lamp
$ 50
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The original Astro lava lamp in a sleek mat anodised finish.
-
The Astro was designed in 1963 by Edward Craven Walker, the inventor of the lava lamp and founder of Mathmos.
-
Every Astro is hand-filled in the Mathmos factory with our unique lava lamp formula, and skilled British craftspeople spin every base. (NB. Astro Black comes with a white lead)
I learned a lot from this project!
+ Develop futuristic thinking. It challenges me to think boldly, explore the seemingly impossible.
+ Imagine solutions that push beyond conventional limits.