'Morse' task lamp is constructed from an arrangement of 3D printed plastic parts, linked together via timber or copper lengths. Morse was conceived whilst trialling various methods of rapid prototyping. The design gave rise to and opened up further opportunities to explore the possibilities of 3D printing potential production standard parts. Initially, each iteration of Morse was developed using the 'desktop' FDM (fused deposition modelling) method. But In the latter version, Morse was printed using the SLS (selective laser sintering) process, which allowed the final resolution to come as close to an injection moulded part as possible, without having to invest in expensive tooling. Perhaps one day 3D printing may replace this conventional method of manufacture? Morse is illuminated by and comes to life with the use of a super compact LED module, emitting a warm and adequate working ambience.
