We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Tzuhsiang Lin about their original and creative Lighting design work. Tzuhsiang Lin is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original lighting works.
Tzuhsiang Lin ("TL") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Nest Lamp Lighting. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
TL : The design draws inspiration from natural shelters like bird nests, aiming to create an emotional sense of safety and stillness. It symbolizes a return to presence through light and form.
TL : My main focus was to design something both poetic and functional—an object that encourages reflection in the home. I wanted to achieve a sense of emotional connection through minimal form.
TL : I plan to expand the Nest series with more furniture and lighting elements, and am exploring options for limited production or gallery exhibitions.
TL : About a year from concept to prototype.
TL : This was a self-initiated design born out of personal exploration. I wanted to pursue a vision that blends craft, symbolism, and emotional resonance.
TL : I am currently self-producing small batches and open to licensing or collaborations for wider distribution.
TL : I’ve always been interested in how objects can evoke emotional states. This project allowed me to explore that idea deeply through light and spatial presence.
TL : I was inspired by the quiet material sensitivity of Japanese minimalism and the atmospheric works of Issey Miyake and Tokujin Yoshioka.
TL : The design targets mindful users who value aesthetics with symbolic meaning—people who seek comfort and reflection in their living space.
TL : Its sculptural layering, symbolic geometry, and softness in lighting set it apart from typical home décor pieces.
TL : “Nest” reflects both the physical structure and emotional concept of safe enclosure—it’s a metaphor for inner stillness.
TL : I used Rhinoceros for modeling, KeyShot for rendering, and resin-based 3D printing for prototyping.
TL : The design’s ability to interact with light and shadow from every angle makes it uniquely dynamic yet grounded.
TL : I designed the project independently but consulted with engineers and material specialists to refine technical feasibility.
TL : Technology enabled the execution of complex geometries with high precision, essential to achieving the design’s layered effect.
TL : I studied natural crystalline forms, light diffusion properties, and symbolic geometries to guide the form and emotion.
TL : Balancing structural integrity with visual delicacy during 3D printing was a major challenge. I iterated multiple prototypes to resolve it.
TL : I believed the design’s emotional clarity and formal strength could resonate globally, making it suitable for international recognition.
TL : I learned how to translate conceptual narratives into tactile experience, deepening my sensitivity to materials and light.
TL : This project reinforced my belief that meaningful design doesn’t need to shout. It can whisper and still leave an impact.
