Learn the creative process behind designing luminous objects. Want to make the world a brighter place? In this online course, Antoni Arola, industrial engineer and winner of the 2003 National Design Award, teaches you how to design and create light-producing objects. Learn about the characteristics of different light sources, how to harness it to create the desired lighting effect, and the steps involved in designing a lamp, from sketching the initial concept to plugging in the finished product.
Begin the course by getting to know designer Antoni Arola. He tells you about his work, his influences, and his creative process.Continue with an introduction to light, learning about how it works in nature, different ways to illuminate your surroundings, and the types of light sources used throughout history. Once you’ve grasped the fundamentals, develop a concept and design your lamp. To wrap up the course. Antoni teaches you how to present your finished product to a client and assess your work.
