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The Paper Space Lamp
Problem
Most college dorms don’t offer sufficient lighting, causing students to over-spend on various light sources that they don’t have enough space for.
Solution
The Paper Space Lamp uses a simple mechanism to shift the lamp shade by hand and adjust to your needs. It allows a smooth transition from dim, to bright, to spotlight. It acts as an affordable alternative to other lamps on the market that use pricy dimmable light bulbs.
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The Process
01
Assembling the base from wood cut on a band saw and laser-cut MDF.
02
Threading a metal rod for the central axis of the lamp shade.

03
Testing out the shifting mechanism.
04
Creating the lamp shade out of news paper and corn starch using a semi-spherical mold.

05
Touch points

06
Central axis joints

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