
Target User
Name: Alex (28–45 years old)
Occupation: Creative professional (designer, architect, audio engineer, tech entrepreneur)
Lifestyle: Urban dweller in a modern apartment or loft; values quality and design
Personality & Preferences:
Appreciates minimalist, functional, and timeless objects
Passionate about craftsmanship and engineering details
Seeks products that combine aesthetics with purpose
Likely to invest in high-quality furniture and lighting as part of personal expression
May have a love of vintage hi-fi equipment, turntables, or analog tech
Needs & Motivations:
Desires adjustable, ambient lighting for work, relaxation, or entertaining
Prefers tactile controls (switches, pivots) over purely digital interfaces
Wants objects that act as conversation pieces without being flashy
Sees lighting as a sculptural element in interior design
Pain Points Addressed by “Hi-Fi Light”:
Frustration with mass-produced, poorly made lighting
Need for customizable light angles
Dislike of disposable products; prefers durability and longevity
Project overview: Design and build a functioal battery powered led lamp
Project length: 5 weeks
Skills utilized: Sketching, Fusion 360, Model Making, Keyshot, 3d printing, Painting, Electronics
Visible Components
Skeletal
Quality switchgear
Small pops of color
Matte Finishes
Circular Components
Soft touch
Design Language
Sketch on blue toned paper with prismacolor and copic marker to explore led array and hinge options
Model Exploration with foam core and 3d printing
Soldering battery pack to switch and led
Sanded and painted functional model
Initial 3d print model
Counterweight
Pivot
Locking Mechanism
LED
Diffuser
Switch
Batteries
2
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7
4
6
5
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