Drum: Rock & Light!

'Drum' is a 3D printed lamp inspired by musical cymbals. Apart from the central aluminium rod, it is printed with PLA, a filament made from corn.

This project is now archived and was part of DDW23

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Nothing Happens If Nothing Happens

Red Drum, plate movement

Albore design

The 'Drum' lamp is rechargeable, portable, dimmable. It is made of PLA filament with 3D printing and it is inspired by the musical cymbals functioning. In fact Drum has a joint that allows the reflected light beam to be increased or decreased by raising or lowering the lower plate.

Inspiration: Musical drums

Fusing the experiences of a range of different people and cultures, this lamp presents a unique take on the irresistible energy of one of the most iconic musical instruments around. Full of ancestral appeal, it calls to mind the path followed by percussion as it evolved to take its current form.

Functionality: Cymbals shine a light

Thanks to a built-in threaded knob, the bottom plate of the lamp can be raised or lowered to adjust the brightness of the reflected light just as if it were the cymbal of a musical drum kit.

Sustainability: Green design

'Albore' explores cutting-edge 3D printing technology and combines it with more artisanal manufacturing methods to make innovative products. Drum is an example of that. In fact this lamp is entirely 3D printed with PLA filament, except for the central rod, which is instead made of aluminum (100% recyclable) for added strength. PLA is the main material we use for each of our products, and it is an innovative bioplastic made from corn starch and is 100% compostable. For this lamp, we took advantage of PLA Basic for printing the white light-diffusing plates and a PLA Matte for the plates and base, since it is a variant more suitable for post-production sanding and painting with water colors.