Aduki Ni
Light
2002 (designed), 2006 (manufactured)
2002 (designed), 2006 (manufactured)
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This is one of a group of lights made by Mathmos and given to the V&A Museum in 2006. Mathmos frequently commissions designs from progressive young designers, and develops innovative technologies for its products.
The Aduki Ni light is a small, portable and rechargeable light that can be used indoors and outdoors. When off, its appearance is of a sleek, heavy metallic bean. When turned on by a switch on its underside, the light comes alive through a changing spectrum of colours, in this case from blue through to red. The stone-like form fits snugly in the palm of the hand and gives the Aduki Ni an intimate and tactile dimension. An accompanying string enables the light to be hung.
The Aduki Ni light is a small, portable and rechargeable light that can be used indoors and outdoors. When off, its appearance is of a sleek, heavy metallic bean. When turned on by a switch on its underside, the light comes alive through a changing spectrum of colours, in this case from blue through to red. The stone-like form fits snugly in the palm of the hand and gives the Aduki Ni an intimate and tactile dimension. An accompanying string enables the light to be hung.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Aduki Ni (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Die cast metal, plastic and silicone, internal LEDs |
| Brief description | 'Aduki Ni' light with string and charger, designed by Mathmos Design Studio inc. Simon Maidment 2002, manufactured by Mathmos 2006. |
| Physical description | Polished die cast zinc base, metalised plastic upper surface, silicone and internal LEDs. |
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| Production type | Limited edition |
| Credit line | Given by Mathmos |
| Historical context | Aduki Ni received a commendation at the Design Awards 2002. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
| Summary | This is one of a group of lights made by Mathmos and given to the V&A Museum in 2006. Mathmos frequently commissions designs from progressive young designers, and develops innovative technologies for its products. The Aduki Ni light is a small, portable and rechargeable light that can be used indoors and outdoors. When off, its appearance is of a sleek, heavy metallic bean. When turned on by a switch on its underside, the light comes alive through a changing spectrum of colours, in this case from blue through to red. The stone-like form fits snugly in the palm of the hand and gives the Aduki Ni an intimate and tactile dimension. An accompanying string enables the light to be hung. |
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| Accession number | W.10:1 to 3-2006 |
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| Record created | November 21, 2006 |
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