Modern Design: It’s Pouring Light! (9 pics)

Author: Eugene.Kim
Posted: September 28th, 2010
Filed Under: BLOG

Designed by South Korean Yeongwoo Kim, the “Pouring Lamp” is a fun lighting concept perfect for those who love optical illusions. The lamp freezes “tea” as it spills in mid-air. Simply give the tea bag a tug to turn it on.

via my modern metropolis, yanko

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