starry light
THE BRIEFThis project began as an exploration of meaning through making. I designed a desk lamp inspired by the night sky, using light, form, and material to translate a personal reference into a functional object—one that balances emotion, usability, and physical craft.
THE RESULTThe lamp features twinkling LEDs arranged to mirror the constellations from the night I was born. Built during my first exposure to many tools in Stanford’s Product Realization Lab (PRL), the project came with unexpected challenges that emphasized adaptability, creativity, and collaboration. The result: a beautifully chaotic learning experience and a lamp I’ll always cherish.
Blueprint
Timeline
Processes
Sheet Metal Bending
Waterjet Cutting
TIG Welding
3-Axis Milling
Sand Casting
5 weeks
Slip Roller
Hydraulic Press
Mill
Waterjet Cutter
CAD
Flying Solo
Team
Tools
Outcomes
Plan for tolerances—always think about how parts will fit and function before fabrication.
Clarity comes after things get messy.
Iteration is the work.
