Polycycle Illumination
Xuanhao Li has designed Polycycle Illumination, a sustainable lamp collection upcycled from plastic film waste through CNC fabrication and craftsmanship.
Polycycle Illumination pioneers integrating computational design, digital fabrication and crafts to repurpose discarded Polyethylene plastic packaging into elegant jellyfish-shaped table lamps.
Exploiting the thermoplasticity, flexibility, and translucency of disposable plastic film waste, Polycycle Illumination transforms challenging-to-process plastic waste into decorative lamps, saving them from ending up in landfills or oceans.
The bio-inspired silhouettes pay homage to the marine ecosystem and revive plastic waste with a captivating glow through the interwoven textures.
"The project's target audience includes consumers seeking innovative craftsmanship and environmental sustainability, as well as museums and organisations interested in holding events and exhibitions about the impact of plastic waste on oceans," said Xuanhao Li.
This project has been shortlisted in the craft and collectible design category of Dezeen Awards China 2024.
Studio: Xuanhao Li
Project: Polycycle Illumination