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Photo by Lisa Klappe
Graduation project

Graphlight

Niels Datema

An excellent electricity conductor and dry lubricant, the applications of graphite are infinite. Wanting to make the most of these natural properties, Niels Datema came up with a bright idea to put this unique material in the spotlight: he designed a lamp that doesn’t need a switch. One part of the lamp is positively charged and the other has a negative charge. When the two parts make contact, the graphite circuit is complete and the light turns on. Separate the two parts and the light turns off. A built-in pivot allows the lamp be positioned at different angles.

Department

Activity

Degree

Bachelor

Graduation year

2013

Photoshoot

Lisa Klappe