This design began with pattern explorations inspired by objects like paper towels and musical instruments. The repetitive nature of patterns was then carried forth into a three-dimensional pyramid with all corners truncated. Its construction was composed of 4 hexagons and 4 triangles. Later when assembled, the pyramid held a hollow space for a small light source.


When powered, Truncate can be a cozy night lamp or a mesmerising mess when the light escapes and casts scattered dots across the room. Truncate also balances on all its faces, allowing multiple orientations on the triangles and hexagons. Anywhere and everywhere, but, Truncate works especially well at night and against white walls.

truncate

Client
Ned Culic + Simone Hill for
collaborative design studio, Monash University
process
laser cutter
material
screenboard
| May 2023