‘ring,’ created by italian designer loris bottello, draws not only its aesthetic but also its functionality from the futuristic world of ‘tron’.
the lamp is lit with bioluminescent polymers whose intensity can be adjusted by rotating the disc. the energy is transferred by brush contacts on the outer copper ring.
the light intensity is adjusted by rotating the disc
detail of base
the outer copper ring is not merely decorative but integral in powering the lamp