The book-lamp

Architect and industrial designer from San Francisco by Max Gunawan (Max Gunawan) has decided to extend the functionality of the book, turning it into a light source. Max developed an original Lumio led lamp, made in the form of a book.

When the lamp is not needed, it is closed can stand on a bookshelf or lying on the table, waiting in the wings. To light lit up, enough to open the book. Its bright page will illumine the surrounding space with light. Accordingly, in order to turn off the light, you just have to close the book. Everything is simple and clear, the algorithm requires no "technical descriptions".





During Autonomous operation the lamp does not require a network connection or other power source. In the design of the Lumio has a rechargeable lithium battery capable of providing illumination led for eight hours. For charging, the lamp is equipped with an external AC adapter.

The designer does not report the capacity of the batteries, but the description on their website gives the total luminous flux of LEDs, it is 500 lumens. According to Wikipedia, it is almost 20% more than they are able to provide 40-watt incandescent light bulb.





The original lamp can be used as a table lamp, wall sconces, flashlight, emergency light or even hang it from the ceiling. "Book" can open up 360 degrees which provides the desired illumination angle and direction of light. You can even mount the lamp on metal surfaces, for example, on the fridge. For this purpose the cover is mounted a reliable and powerful neodymium magnets.

The portable light source can be used in any interior. The designer specially taken care of, equipping Lumio durable and reliable, but beautiful and stylish cover made of nonwoven Tyvek. It is reported that there will be available different colours covers. This "book" pleasant to take in hands. In addition, she is not afraid of moisture.

 




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