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Designer Max Gunawan Makes Long-Awaited Visit to Japan

MoMA DESIGN STORE Hosts Event for "Lumiosf" Book-Shaped LED Light

ARK TRADING, known for its sophisticated interior accessories and lighting, is hosting an event featuring "Lumiosf," a book-shaped LED light developed by designer Max Gunawan, who is visiting Japan. A talk show will be held on Tuesday, February 10th, at MoMA DESIGN STORE in Omotesando, Tokyo. The installation will be on display from Tuesday, February 10th, to Tuesday, February 24th.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

A Magical Light That Unfolds When You Open the Book

The "Lumiosf" book-shaped LED light features a "wooden cover" with delicate laser cutting and a high-performance LED. It is a rechargeable portable lamp with a shade made of durable Tyvek. When opened, the light softly spreads like magic, revealing sophisticated technology hidden within its seemingly simple design.

It can be unfolded into various shapes and opens up to 360 degrees. Its versatility, with multiple ways to use it via included parts or built-in magnets, is a key attraction. The joy of unfolding it to enjoy a broad light, carrying it like a book when closed, and its compact size for bookshelf storage are also contributing factors to its popularity.

An Opportunity to Engage with Max Gunawan's Design Philosophy

Max Gunawan, the developer, was born in Jakarta and resides in San Francisco. After a decade as an architect, he completed the "Lumiosf." In 2013, he was recognized by Entrepreneur magazine in the US as one of the "Top 10 Most Innovative Crowdfunded Companies."

His design approach focuses on minimal, refined lines and maximizing the potential of small spaces. He believes that products should not only be beautiful and functional but also simple and intuitive to use.

This event will feature special plans available only on the day of the talk event. Don't miss this chance to interact with a globally acclaimed designer and experience the installation.

Book-shaped LED light "Lumiosf"
Developer Max Gunawan Japan Event
Date | Tuesday, February 10th
Time | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*Temporarily closed from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for event setup.
Venue | MoMA DESIGN STORE
3F GYRE, 5-10-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Installation Exhibition
Period | February 10th (Tuesday) - February 24th (Tuesday)

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MAX GUNAWAN
In 2013, he established a design studio in San Francisco, USA. As an architect and industrial designer, his mission is to develop smart products that allow for a spacious life even in small areas. With this mission, he developed his first work, the book-shaped LED light "Lumiosf."