A mongst Kevin’s elegant, sculptural designs sits the latest collection to his lighting portfolio, the BAMBA collection, a unique lighting fixture that offers a new take on the interpretation and filtering of light.
The BAMBA collection focuses on metal and how the unique metal ring provides a barrier used to hide the light source. Kevin’s design for his BAMBA collection perfectly diffuses the lamp’s light in both the upper and lower shades to emit a more dramatic and theatrical ambience.
Balancing tradition and modernity, the BAMBA collection reflects the desire for interior designers to create an atmosphere that is both minimalistic and magical. Talking about his design process for the BAMBA collection, Kevin comments: “The BAMBA collection’s entire process is really an orchestrated effort to realise a design. It takes an entire orchestra/team to help bring the ideas and designs to life.”
He continues: “The reality is that 30 or so individuals work in concert to create our collections and complete our projects. Each one plays an important role – each one has their own story.”
Kevin believes that there is more than one purpose to lighting, as he explains: “A well-designed fixture serves as a sculpture. I believe what is equally important is the necessity to provide illumination. We attempt to balance these two aspects in most of our offerings. Many are unaware of the profound effect that lighting/illumination has on people and spaces, but it is up to those specifying lighting fixtures to be aware and provide the best lighting option for their client.”
Ideas for Kevin’s designs occur constantly. Most are forgotten or discarded, but every now or again, one stands out or sticks with him. He then starts working on creating a model or prototype to explore that particular idea more thoroughly, and then, based on its merits, Kevin and his team decide whether to produce the design or not. During the entire process, Kevin and his team continue to be sensitive to their client’s needs, schedules and requests.
“The BAMBA, in particular, was conceived as a very simple, tailored design, to be both aesthetically-pleasing and functional; one that is easy to use or place. It is engineered to provide any level of illumination needed and can easily be modified or amended – and it also plays well with others or can be used as a centerpiece or focal point,” explains Kevin.
The year ahead is yet to be discovered for Kevin and his team. “With much collaboration with many clients, we already know this year will provide us with many new opportunities and designs. However exactly what new offerings we’ll present is a mystery even to myself,” concludes Kevin.