conductive knot lamp creates a complete circuit when tied together

conductive knot lamp creates a complete circuit when tied together
images courtesy of celia torvisco

created by designer celia torvisco, the ‘conductive knot lamp’ uses a conductive thread to form a complete circuit when its two ends are tied together. this provides two functions; a textile tie and an electrical connection, making it useful in a variety of situations. the versatile flashlight can be used for camping, riding a bike, bound to a backpack or when reading a book. to turn off the light, the user only has to untie the bond in order to disconnect the whole system. available with either a white, black or black and blue main body, the lamp’s wires are directly woven from another cotton thread, insuring that a successful power link is made.

lamp 1 which features a white main body, is knotted meaning its light is switched on

the lamp 1 untied and turned off

the lamp 2 edition switched off

the flashlight is available in black and blue, as well as white or black

the conductive thread which makes up the lamp’s two ends

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