Furniture Design: Make a Wooden Lamp
A course by Fabien Cappello , Product and Furniture Designer
Light up your home by creating a versatile lighting accessory through resourceful woodworking techniques.
- 95% positive reviews (19)
- 573 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Light up your home by creating a versatile lighting accessory through resourceful woodworking techniques.
Designing bespoke furniture goes beyond visual aesthetics, it is an expression of our identity. Designer Fabien Cappello explores the geographical context of furniture and has developed an eclectic style that reflects its relationship with people, the environment, and materials.
In this course, join Fabien on a trip to a local factory in Mexico and discover how to make a lamp out of broomsticks. Combine resourcefulness and innovation to create an original wooden accessory that can light up any space.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 18 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (19)
- 573 students
- 15 lessons (1h 38m)
- 18 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Build a custom lamp using 4 broomsticks and electric wiring.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in furniture design and wants to explore woodworking techniques.
Requirements and materials
Basic woodworking skills are recommended.
To take this course, you need four broomsticks, an LED spot lamp, electric cables, screws, a saw, sand paper, and a drill. If you choose to paint your lamp, you could use varnish or spray paint.
Reviews
A course by Fabien Cappello
Fabien Cappello is a French designer based in Guadalajara, Mexico. After studying industrial design at the University of Art and Design in Switzerland, he was awarded the IKEA Scholarship and pursued a master’s degree at the Royal College of Art in London.
After his studies, he did various design residencies around the world–in Korea, Japan, Portugal, and Italy. Throughout his career, he has developed an eclectic style inspired by the places he has lived in. His work has been exhibited in museums like Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, and Archivo Gallery in Mexico City.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Resourcefulness
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Design and Context
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My Local Broomstick Factory
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Light Sources: From Fire to LEDs
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Lighting a Space
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U3
Materials & Tools
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DIY
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The Open Source Design
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Materials & Tools
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U4
Construction
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Construction: The Structure
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Construction: The Base
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The Electric Connection
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U5
Possibilities Are Endless
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Finishing and Colouring
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Playing with Your Lamp Setup
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FP
Final project
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Furniture Design: Make a Wooden Lamp
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chavarriamendoza54
Habla con emoción y muy didáctico. Nos regresa a lo preindustrial
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marlonchavesjimenez
Muy bien explicado, precisamente lo que andaba buscando. Totalmente recomendado.
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n_design
Curso ideal para comenzar con proyectos de carpintería.
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I really appreciated getting an insight to Fabien Cappello's practice, particularly his insights into the way way geography can (and should) influence design. It's given me ideas some ideas to pursue in my own work, but they don't really relate to the final project. Great resource.
bernardodier3
Plussuper genial je devient un veritable artiste
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