It is hard to define the term design. Guys like Joao Teixeira call it an attitude while lads like Jeff Forrest hail it as a response to a problem. My meager understanding of the term tells me that design is a process that involves planning and research with the intent of problem-solving or achieving a particular goal. But for Nanako Kume, design is a dream. The young Japanese designer has introduced a lampshade in the shape of pencil shavings that is created using a giant sharpener machine. Interestingly, she calls her design Sharpener.
Nanako Kume states, “From a young age, I was fascinated by the shape and fragility of the shavings that are created when I sharpen a pencil. I thought that by increasing the size and thickness of what must be discarded as waste, it would be possible to create new products while maintaining the beauty of the shape”
The process involves the designer softening the wood blocks in a steamer before passing them through a giant machine which she calls a giant pencil sharpener. The sharpener then shaves the wood passed through it. The final product is bendable scraps of wood, which come out in thin but sturdy layers. The most important thing to keep in mind during this process is to adjust the angle and position of the sharpening blade to get a good scraping.
“The species, color, and shape of the wood to be shaved affect the details, creating a unique look depending on the time of shaving. Also, like the shavings of a pencil, it can be shaved many times from a single piece of wood,” adds Nanako Kume.
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Every lampshade created varies in shape, size, and color. This is because of the difference in wood and dyes being used while creating distinct pieces for your ceiling. The pendant lampshades look gorgeous when hanging from the ceiling and add charming aesthetics to your house.
