Flexible Luminaire
Hexagon is a luminaire that stands out for being flexible, a feature that allows it to adapt to diverse positioning and illumination contexts. The production technology and the material, the plastic injection moulding of polypropylene, grant a variation of thickness in the plastic that gives the object six rigid sections (thicker sections) connected by joints (thinner sections) providing Hexagon its flexibility.
Hexagon works with a lithium 9v 4ah battery that makes it completely autonomous for at least 8 hours and has LED lights, so it is also safe and sustainable. The battery can be charged through a micro-USB input.
First Sketches
First Model
Final Product
Each rigid module has a LED plate connected to the ones in the other sections and to the battery found in the first one.
The first and last modules also have magnets that join the ends of the open luminaire and form the hexagon. These magnets can also be used to stick Hexagon to metal tubes or parts of the structure it will illuminate.
Each module presents a translucent lid that helps keep the internal pieces in place and diffuses the light emitted by the LED lights. The plastic parts stay attached by snap-fit joints that guarantee a tight seal and protection of the internal electric system. Additionally, the snap-fit joints permit the modules to be detached from their lids in order to repair or replace internal parts.
