Taking a wry look at the aspirational classics of lighting design, the Designer Emulation Kit is a way for each of us (designers or not) to own a little bit of designer chic without the 6 week wait. The four pieces that make up this collection are icons in the design world and when reduced to small printed circuit boards, surface mounted LEDs, and simple model airplane construction, this icon has been given a light hearted homage, powered by a 9V battery. In this one case, the battery even makes a good approximation of the Carrera marble base from the Arco lamp, by Achille Castiglioni.
And at $26, this is certainly design within reach.
Mark McKenna is a designer and has been running a small, boutique, design studio in SoHo for several years and this is a nice, affordable way to access his work. They are clearly aimed at those with a penchant (I’ve never actually used that word before) for elegantly designed lighting.
Take a look at the Designer Emulation Kit here.
