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Design Challenge 2006 Lamps

 


Ambient Lighting Challenge Grant

Students were given the task of designing a chandelier or wall sconce as ambient lighting.
Color and creativity were important. 80% of the materials used had to be recycled or found. Energy-saving light bulbs were a must.

Professor Pilar Benitez Design Class, Spring 2006
 



Indalir Aguiar

First Place

Styrofoam cups, wood skewers, energy saving light bulb, cup from Wendy's,
polished plastic sheeting


Sebastian Dhont
Second Place Tie

plastic sheeting, blue plastic file folder, metal, wood


Alejandra Obregon
Second Place Tie

tissue paper, beads,
plastic
 


Carla Vielma
Second Place Tie

metal coat hangers, pantyhose, plastic



Luis Millon

Honorable Mention
Metal, plastic, screws




Andrea Betancourt

Honorable Mention
fabric, cookie can,
copper wire




Vladimir Auguste

Honorable Mention
plastic, cardboard,
masking tape



Johanna Bassols
Honorable Mention
plastic kitchen bowls

 



Robert Ruiz
Honorable Mention
plastic hangers, plastic, red plastic bag

 

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