Designer: Stephanie Forsythe & Todd MacAllen The urchin softlight has a unique character that is irresistible, inviting playful interaction. The three-dimensional geometry of the urchin will morph through a multitude of forms as you rotate it through and around its own centre with your hands. The elastic movement and shifting organic form are akin to sea creatures and the pieces feel almost alive... with a little imagination.
Description: Softlighting a innovative and award winning soft collection of expandable / compressible furniture and space partitions created from flexible honeycomb. The soft concept began with a desire for flexible, sculptural space making that could adapt any single space into many different types of environments.
The shape of the urchin is flexible and so these dimensions reflect the “standard” position shown in images above. For example, if the urchin is opened into a wider position it is shorter. The flexible honeycomb structure of the urchin can fan open and join to itself in a circular motion. The end panels contain magnets that hold the urchin in its expanded form. You can just as easily recompress the urchin for storage and reopen again.
The urchin has an elastic honeycomb structure that allows it to be adjusted into infinite variations of its form.
Gently pressing down on the top and stretching out the bottom perimeter is one way to change the shape of urchin.
The urchin softlight was designed to use an energy efficient, compact fluorescent light bulb with a standard sized screw in connection. The spring that houses the bulb was actually inspired by the spiral shape of compact fluorescent bulbs and the screw connection of Edison sockets.
Do not exceed a 20 watt compact fluorescent bulb. A 15 watt compact fluorescent is recommended for the medium and large urchins. A 5 watt compact fluorescent is recommended for the small urchins. It is important to note that incandescent light bulbs give off a lot of heat (this is their inefficiency) and can cause damage by melting the polyethylene textile of the urchin.
softlight usage + care Always use an energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulb, not to exceed 20 watts in the small medium and large urchin. The heat from incandescent bulbs could damage the urchin, and should not be used. Intended for indoor / dry use only Handling the softlight on a clean horizontal surface, with clean hands will keep the white textile material looking its best. The white textile material of the honeycomb structure is non woven polyethylene and you can clean it gently with mild soap and water and a non abrasive cloth. Abrasive cleaners could lift the fine fibre of the textile. Never clean the honeycomb structure while in use with the electrical component. The honeycomb structure of the urchin softlight is intended to expand, contract and flex in an elastic way so that you can transform the shape into multiple variations of the form. We would never want to discourage curiosity and play but it should be done with a level of gentle care. The urchin will loose some of its elastic tension with excessive stretching and movement of the honeycomb structure. You can regain some of this tension and shape memory by compressing the urchin into its flattened form and allowing it to rest horizontally for a few days or more.
* The urchin softlight is for indoor / dry use only.
Your softlight comes with a cord set (120 volt) Options/finish:
Material: Highly durable polyethylene non-woven textile which is tear and water resistant
Dimensions: small - 10.5" tall x 11.5" wide medium - 16.5" tall x 17" wide large - 22.5" tall x 22.5" wide extra large - 30" tall x 30" wide
