CHATOYANT

FUTURISTIC LUMINAIRE

Simran Duggal
THESIS PROJECT 2018

CHATOYANT
Suspension Light Design

STUDENT: SIMRAN DUGGAL

PROJECT: Havells

SPONSOR: Havells

PROGRAM: Undergraduate Professional Programme

AWARD: Industrial Art and Design Practices

GUIDES: Janak Mistry

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 CONTENT 08
Project Proposal
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Commercial Spaces
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Initial Iterations
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Final Concept
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Rendor Scenario

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Acknowledgement Introduction Oppurtunity Space Final Iterations Sketches Protoyping
Electric Lighting - Concept 1,2 & 3 (Process & Final images)

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Havells , Client Brief Research Methods Co- working spaces Field Trip Product Rendors Reflective Statement
(Neemrana & Haridwar) Temperture Controller

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This project has helped me improve my design skills a lot. However, it would
not have been possible without the kind support and help of many
individuals and organizations. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all
of them.

I am highly indebted to JANAK MISTRY for their guidance and constant

supervision as well as for providing necessary information regarding the
project & also for their support in completing the project.

I would also like to appreciate the effort of Venu Gopal and Samresh
Srivastava to help me and guide with their skills and efforts in this project.

My thanks and appreciations also goes to my college in developing the

project and all my friends who have willingly helped me out with their
abilities.

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 HAVELLS
India
CLIENT BRIEF
Suspended Lighting Solution
Havells India Limited is a Fast Moving Electrical Goods(FMEG) Company and
has a strong global presence. They mark their presence with their unique
Light doesn’t travel only in a straight line anymore. Modular, flexible linear
philosophy of Make in India, extensive distribution network and world class
light fixtures -could bend across ceiling and walls to give unending
quality. Havells manufactures a wide range of products, including Industrial
and endless options of light layouts in space.
and Domestic circuit protection devices, cables and wires, electrical wiring
accessories , mans, modular switches, home appliances and more. They
In the modern scenario, individuals spends most of their time in office and
are the first FMEG company to offer door step services through “Havells
commercial spaces. The lighting in these spaces should enable attentive
Connect”. The company has also pioneered the concept of brand showroom
and comfortable human working without being stressful along with a
in the electrical industry with “Havells Galaxy”. All these achievements are
harmonious integration with the environment.
rooted to Havells vision of becoming globally recognized corporation that
provides best electrical and lighting solutions by the best people through
Havells is looking for innovative design ideas to further explore the
boundaries of suspended lighting. Seeking creative ways to
use the flexibility of LED to create distinct design solutions, keeping in mind
Products offered by Havells- compliant to relevant and workable technology and
manufacturing possibility.
- Building Circuit Protection
- Miniature Circuit Breaker Design Outcome – Design a great looking lighting fixture, which is
- Industrial Circuit Protection Motors sleek/ smart and premium. Suited to various office/ commercial space
- Professional and Consumer Lighting requirement and arrangements.
- LED Lights and Bulbs
- Small Domestic Appliances Customer Profile – Modern day offices and commercial complexes
- Air Purifiers
- Air Coolers
- Capacitors
- Ceiling Fans, Table Fans, Pedestal
Fans, Wall Fans, Exhaust Fans
- Water Heaters
- Domestic Water Pumps

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 PROJECT PROPOSAL
CONTENT
Havells India Ltd is an electrical
consumer production and
power distribution equipment
manufacturer. The company’s
products and services include
industrial and domestic circuit
protection devices cables and
wires motors fans power capacitors
compact fluorescent lamps
luminaries for domestic commercial
and industrial applications modular
switches covering the entire gamut
of household and commercial and
industrial electrical needs.
The client is focusing on three types
of electrical equipment –
1. Suspension lighting system,
2. Fans,
3. Electrical wire accessories.
The area I will be working in my
project will be Suspension lighting
system. Suspension light is a lone
light fixture that hangs from the
ceiling usually suspended by a cord,
chain, or metal rod. Suspended
lights are often used in multiples,
hung in a straight line over kitchen
countertops and dinette sets or
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sometimes in bathrooms.
Many modern pendants are energy-
saving low voltage models and some
use halogen or fluorescent bulbs.
BACKGROUND
In earlier times, Lighting was limited
to day light and flame, and it was
for this very reason that man has
continued. Light is a fundamental
aspect of our lives, the backdrop for
all social interaction. Everything we
do happens in some degree of light
and darkness. Light determines not
only if there is social interaction, but
also what kinds of social practices
are possible after dusk, how safe we
feel and how well we can navigate
through nocturnal environments.
Lighting plays a very important
role in our lives and many people
underestimate how important it
is and how crucial it is to our well-
being. Like many other animals
our bodies respond to light, which
regulates our circadian rhythms.
If you do not receive the correct
signals at the correct time than this
will have a significant impact on
your health. Your circadian rhythm is
effectively your body’s natural
clock, which regulates your mood,
appetite, digestion, sleep length and
quality and it has a profound impact
on your energy levels.
• Light for visual functions
- Illumination of task area in
conformity
- With relevant standards
- Glare-free and convenient
• Light for emotional perception
- Lighting enhancing architecture
- Creating scenes and effects
• Light creating biological effects
- Supporting people’s circadian
rhythm
- Stimulating or relaxing
Opportunity space
In indoor commercial spaces,
traditionally rely on a lighting
design approach referred to as
general lighting, where ceiling-
mounted luminaries provide an
overall uniform level of illumination
sufficient for both task and ambient
(fill) lighting. This strategy results
in the level of illumination being
sufficient for tasks in virtually all
locations, regardless of whether
tasks are being performed at those
locations or not. Furthermore,
occupants of office spaces have
varying lighting requirements,
and different visual tasks demand
variations in lighting to produce
ideal lighting conditions.
Computer monitors require diffuse,
ambient light with low screen glare
effects, while printed materials
require more light directed to a
specific task plane (typically a desk
surface) to avoid eye fatigue caused
by low light levels. These task
requirements drive target luminance
levels.
In the modern scenario, individuals
spend most of their time in office
and commercial spaces. The lighting
in these spaces should enable
attentive and comfortable human
working without being stressful
along with a harmonious integration
with the environment.
Lighting illuminates rooms and sets
the scene for room use; the different are/aren’t they successful? What
types of lighting available provide
the tools for doing this. Aside
from meeting the requirements of
technical and functional regulations, looking for ? o What are the users
standards and guidelines, good
lighting also creates an aesthetically
pleasing environment, generates
positive moods and promotes a
sense of well-being. The modern
working world with its mobile
teamwork, recreation zones and
flat screen monitors permits and
requires new lighting solutions.
Designing a lighting system for
optimum functionality and aesthetic
appeal calls for a knowledge of the
different types of modern lighting
available and the kind of impact
they have.
I want to work with Co working
spaces, I’m also looking at
multinational companies which are
more of co working spaces, with a
fun and active environment around.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• Havells
- What kind of products does Havells
designed in this area?
- How has the lighting provided or
sold by Havells evolved?
-What are my competitors? Why
can
I learn from them?
- What kind of products is Havells
the company focuses on ?
• Lighting
-What are different types of
lighting?
- What is the purpose of electric
light?
-What is luminaire?
-What kind of bulbs/LEDs used ?
- What are the different kinds of
problems faced by people with the
lighting ?
- How does the distribution of
light affect the visually perceived
dimensions, shape and size of a
room?
• Suspension Lighting
- What is Suspension Lighting ?
- What are the different components
used in the luminaire ?
- What are the different materials
used in suspension lighting ?
- Where is suspension lighting used
? lighting technologies ?
- Does the suspension lighting solve
the problem of regular lighting ?
• Opportunity Space
- What are the opportunity areas
under commercial spaces?
- What are different kinds of offices
? first step was to understand
- Where can suspension lighting be
used in offices ?
- What kind of lighting to do people
while working, warm or cool
lighting?
- What are the basic requirements
for a person during working ?
- Is artificial light enough for a
working space?
- What are the technical details of a
lighting system on a larger scale?
- Do people feel stressed while
working on your laptop for long
hours ?
• LEDs
-What are LEDs? What kind of LEDs
are used in suspended lighting ?
- How efficient is LED lighting ?
- What are the different
technologies with LED lighting ?
• Smart lighting
- What is Smart lighting technology ?
- What is IOT ( Internet of Things ) ?
- What are the existing smart
RESEARCH METHODS
I started with my secondary
research where my main aim was to
understand the basics about
existing lighting technologies. The
suspension lighting and commercial
spaces to move forward with the
selection of space. For my secondary
research, I visited few office spaces
and I also conducted a Google
Survey online, to understand
the mind set people working in
offices in terms of lighting in their
environment. I continued my
research by making several mind
maps and by doing photo journaling.
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APPROACH/PROCESS
The approach I intent to take has
four phases: -
Finding inspiration:
This phase includes researching and
understanding my target audience.
Experience thoroughly through
interviews, photo journaling,
mapping observation and other
secondary research.
Synthesis:
This phase involves articulating a set
of insights as a framework within
which I will work, based on my
learning from phase one.
Ideation:
The ideation process will draw
in further insights through
brainstorming, sketching, creating
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concepts, rapid prototyping and
feedback loops.
Implementation:
This phase will constitute of further
iterations, live prototyping, and
building on it making the concept
real.
DESIGN BRIEF
‘My design intervention will aim at
creating a system or a single unit
suspension light for a co-working
office space. The intervention will
focus on improving the current
working scenario. I would also
like to look at the smart lighting
technology for more insights’
TIME-LINE
Phase 1 (Jan 8 – Feb 9)
• Week 1 – Global Scanning
- Understanding the basics of
Lighting
- Exercise on Product Analysis/
Evolution of a product
- Researching more on the
technologies and techniques
-Establishing opportunity areas /
Brainstorming
• Week 2 – Visit to commercial
spaces
- Understanding the details of area
of interest
- Stakeholder mapping, opportunity
areas and analyzing
• Week 3 – Start ideating on basic
concepts and then figuring out form
and structure , Sketching
- Market study to understanding
existing system or technology
•Week 4 – Proposal and
Presentation
Phase 2 (Feb 19 – March 23)
• Week 5 – Sketching – Form and
function , filtration of ideas
• Week 6 – Refining concepts and
Material Research
- Researching about different
materials used in the products and
available around.
- Finding suitable material for mock
ups as well as final prototype
• Week 7 – Rapid Prototyping and
finalizing concept
• Week 8 – Material sourcing,
Working on the system around it
Phase 3 (April 2 – May 3 )
• Week 9 – Final Prototyping and
product development
• Week 10 – User Testing
• Week 11 – Documentation and
Reflection
MATERIALS
According to my ideation, I
will be testing and identifying
which material is suitable for my
mockups and prototype. For Rapid
prototyping, I would like to use basic
materials available in and around
this area to show the basic form of
my product.
For my final prototype, I would
like to explore the material which
is used by the company itself to
make their products, as my aim is to
make the product as close to real as
possible.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
My learning outcomes for this
project would be understanding of
how tocreate real world design for
an already existing products. The
project will also help me understand
how to design a product with an
already given design brief, focusing
on a particular target audience. It
will also help me to research and
work with different kind of materials
and technologies and exploring the
product mechanism. During the
product analysis phase, I will be able
to learn how to predict / evaluate
the products value in the market.
This also gives me an opportunity to
explore different forms and shapes
by using 3D software, which will
help me improve my skills.
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 INTRODUCTION
Lighting plays a very important role in our lives and many people
underestimate how important it is and how crucial it is to our well-being.
Like many other animals our bodies respond to light which regulates our
circadian rhythms. If you do not receive the correct signals at the correct
time than this will have a significant impact on your health. Your circadian
rhythm is effectively your body’s natural clock, which regulates your mood,
appetite, digestion, sleep length and quality and it has a profound impact
on your energy levels.

Suspension light is a lone light fixture that hangs from the ceiling usually
suspended by a cord, chain, or metal rod. Pendant lights are often used in
multiples, hung in a straight line over kitchen countertops and dinette sets
or sometimes in bathrooms. Pendants come in a huge variety of sizes and
vary in materials from metal to glass or concrete and plastic. Many modern
pendants are energy-saving low voltage models and some use halogen or
fluorescent bulbs.

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 ELECTRIC LIGHTING
What is the purpose of
electric lighting ?
• To extend the useful hours in the
day
• To assist the performance of a
visual task
• To display or reveal something
• To control how something
appears
• To attract attention

Functions
• Light for visual functions
– Illumination of task area in
conformity with relevant standards
– Glare-free and convenient
• Light for emotional perception
– Lighting enhancing architecture
– Creating scenes and effects
• Light creating biological effects
– Supporting people’s circadian
rhythm
– Stimulating or relaxing
Luminous flux
The luminous flux describes the quantity of light emitted by a light source.
Luminous intensity
The luminous intensity describes the quantity of light that is radiated in a
particular direction.
Illuminance
Illuminance describes the quantity of luminous flux falling on a surface.
Relevant standards specify the required illuminance.
Illuminance
Illuminance describes the quantity of luminous flux falling on a surface.
Relevant standards specify the required illuminance.

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 Glare limitation
Cause
– Luminaires without glare control
– Very bright surfaces
Effect
– Loss of concentration
– More frequent mistakes
– Fatigue
Remedy
– Luminaires with limited luminance
levels
– Blinds on windows
Cause
– Reflective surfaces
– Incorrect luminaire arrangement
– Incorrect workstation position
Effect
– Loss of concentration
– More frequent mistakes
– Fatigue
Remedy
– Matching luminaire to
workstation (layout)
– Indirect lighting
– Matt surfaces

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Examples -
Smart lighting systems aren’t just
controllable with smartphone or
tablet apps. Philips’ Hue system
works with Apple’s HomeKit,
Amazon’s Echo and Google Home,
and that means you can use those
platforms’ voice assistants to relay
your voice commands. There’s
something undeniably cool about
saying “Hey Siri, set scene to
cinema” or “Alexa, turn the lights
off” and seeing it happen. With
HomeKit you can also control the
lights with an Apple Watch. IKEA’s
Trådfri will get similar compatibility
later this year.
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SMART LIGHTING
Smart lighting is a lighting
technology designed for energy
efficiency. This may include high
efficiency fixtures and automated
controls that make adjustments
based on conditions such as
occupancy or daylight availability.
Lighting is the deliberate application
of light to achieve some aesthetic or
practical effect.
Existing Smart lights - Smart lighting generally uses mesh
networking, where each smart
- LIFX bulb wirelessly connects to its
- GE Link Smart LED nearest neighbour. That network is
- Lumen Smart bulb controlled by a hub that plugs into
- Belkin Wemo your router, enabling your other
- LG Smart Lamp networked devices - such as your
- Samsung Smart bulb phone or tablet - to communicate
- Philps Hue with your bulbs. Some systems also
have an away from home mode
that enables you to control the
lights when you’re far away, which
is handy if you’ve just remembered
you left the lights on or want to
terrify the babysitter. Not all systems
require a hub, though. The LIFX
platform just connects directly to
your Wi-Fi.
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 RESEARCH METHODS

I started with my secondary

research where my main aim was to
understand the basics about existing
lighting technologies. The first step
was to understand suspension
lighting and commercial spaces to
move forward with the selection of
space.

For my primary research, I visited

few office spaces and I also
conducted a Google Survey online,
to understand the mind set people
working in offices in termsof lighting
in their environment. I continued
my research by making several mind
maps and by doing photo journaling.

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 Hotels Airports Restaurants Offices

COMMERCIAL SPACES

Supermarkets Hospitals Factories/Warehouses Shopping malls

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 Offices Restaurants / Airports Factories
Malls
Market/ Demand

Competitors

Alignment with
clients
Rich Access OPPURTUNITY SPACE
Scope of
improvement

Self Passion

OUTCOME 5/6 4/6 3/6 3/6

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 FIELD TRIP ( Offices)

Offices -
Amazon Development Center,
Banaglore

We work, Koramangla, Bangalore

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 GOOGLE SURVEYS
The google Survey done, had a set of questions asking people working in
offices around the world. The target audience for this Survey was mainly
people working in day shifts as well as night shifts.

The survey was given to 70-75 people, on the basis of the survey, the
analysis was that people working in the night shift specially would like to
control the light above them as they don’t working with bright white light
during the whole day.

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 Amongst the commercial spaces, I did visit various spaces and on the basis
of that I did a Space Ananlysis Test to identify mt oppurtunity area.

For my project, I will be looking at Co-working spaces which is more like a

shared work place. I will also be looking at multinational companies which
have a fun work space/environment around.

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 CO-WORKING SPACES
Coworking is a style of work that involves a shared workplace, often an • Shared space to work
office, and independent activity. Unlike in a typical office, those coworking • 24/7 access to work place
are usually not employed by the same organization. Typically it is attractive • Conference and board rooms that can be reserved or rented on need
to work-at-home professionals, independent contractors, independent basis
scientists or people who travel frequently who end up working in relative • Wi-Fi
isolation. • Shared printing, copying, faxing and/or scanning facilities
• PBX equipment
• Common kitchens, restrooms and/or lounges

Civic Co-working Space, Sao Paulo UBT ‘The Precinct’ Coworking Offices – Sydney

Spacemob Ascent Coworking Offices – Singapore Avila Spaces Coworking O ces – Lisbon

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 INITIAL ITERATIONS

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 Basic Form exploration
and understanding the source of light.

Figuring out what kind of forms would differentiate a regular

office from a co-working space.
Understanding what possible technologies can be used in an
office light.

Answering questions, like, Will the people working there have

control over the suspension light above them ?

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 Rough Sketches and form
exploration, to understand and
figure out what kind of forms will be
the most suitable for a particualar
office spaces.

Also, to analyze what kind of forms

would be different in a co- working
spaces.

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 MOCK UPS

FINAL ITERATIONS

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Orangic forms
The first concept is about working with just
forms.

The oppurtunity space I’m working is co-working

spaces, so I decided to work with organic forms,
which can be used making organic LEDs.
The form can also be made with different
materials, depending on the look of the office
space. The form can also be made using different
joineries.

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Kinetic Light Installation

The form is inspired from Kinetic Art

Installations.

As this oppurtunity space is a fun

working space, the idea is to bring
out the creative element in simple
basic forms.
The different lights will move in UP/
DOWN directions, at a very slow
pace. So that it can be soothing
for people to look at the light even
while they are working.
The moment can be adjusted using
a timer, so that moment is slow and
steady.
The area that i’m focussing for
this itera on is Reception area/
recreational areas in an office space.

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 03
Sleek Luminaire

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 FIELD TRIP
Neemrana ( Lighting)
Haridwar ( Fans )

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 The vision for the design was to come up with something economic,
FINAL CONCEPT simple yet able to be versatile. The design focuses on creating a cohesive
environment that enhances the feeling of well-being and productivity
of the office staff and a flexible lighting plan that enables employees to
perform tasks comfortably, effectively. The luminaire is a sleek and simple
design that allows the employees to control the color temperature of the
light above their work space/ bench. The light is also envisioned with a
controller, that allows the user to change the color of the light from while to
yellow range. The light can also be used to create an ambient environment
in different spaces in an office. The light is easy to maintain and service, as
the structure has been made in different parts in order to re-assemble.
The Luminaire is minimal, in order to give a modern yet, industrial look.

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 The angle is given keeping in mind the aesthectic knowledge of the design.
Also, after trying out different angles for the light, it was identified that this
particular angle will avoid the light to reflect directly on desk.

SKETCHES -
In today’s time, the employees usually use laptops or desktops for their
work, so if the luminaire would be flat without any bent or angle, the light
would directly fall on the desk and reflect on the screen of the system.

Therefore, a suitable angle to the luminaire avoids these problems and

distributes the light equally and in adequate amount.

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 PRODUCT RENDORS TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER

The temperature of the light can be changed manually by the employees, as

Software - Fusion 360 these controllers can be mounted on the walls.

The basic idea is to give the convinience to the employees to control the
light temperature for the light above their workstation.

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 SCENARIO Software - Fusion 360 & Cinema 4D

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 PROTOTYPING

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 PROCESS

The material used in the protoype -

3-4mm HIP Sheet

2mm Acrylic Sheet
MEK Solution
GI suspension rope
LED Strips - Warm White, White
4 Battery - 9V each
Switch

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 FINAL PRODUCT

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 GOALS -

• Create a cohesive environment that enhances the feeling of

well-being and productivity of the office staff.

• Create a flexible lighting plan that enables employees to

perform tasks comfortably, effectively, and safely.

• Integrate and balance ambient, task, accent, and decorative

lighting into each area of the office.

• Allow a comfortable transition from space to space.

• Design a lighting plan for long-term employee comfort, with a

proper balance of energy savings and lighting quality.

• Integrate and control daylight to improve employee moral and

cut energy costs.

• Address energy efficiency and energy codes.

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 REFLECTIVE STATEMENT THESIS PROJECT 2018 Examiner 1 (name and signature):

CHATOYANT Examiner 2 (name and signature):

My learning outcomes from this project was understanding of how to Suspension Light Design
create real world design for an already existing products. Examiner 3 (name and signature):

The project also helped me understand how to design a product with an Date:
already given design brief, focusing on a particular target audience. . It also STUDENT: SIMRAN DUGGAL
helped me to research and work with different kind of materials and technol-
ogies and exploring the product mechanism. PROJECT: Havells
Academic Dean:
During the product analysis phase, I was able to learn how to predict / SPONSOR: Havells
evaluate the products value in the market. This also gave me an opportunity
to explore different forms and shapes by using 3D software, which will help PROGRAM: Undergraduate Professional Programme
me improve my skills.
AWARD: Industrial Art and Design Practices
For Protoyping, it was quite a learning as the material I was working with
was absolutely new and different to explore and experiment.

Final Examination Panel COMMENTS:

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 SIMRAN DUGGAL

Final Thesis Project 2018

(Undergraduate Professional Programme)

Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology

Bangalore - 560064 Karnataka

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