Edward Chew’s Tetra Pak Origami Lamps by
These stunning lamps designed by Edward Chew are made from recycled Tetra Pak cartons which were cut into strips, folded into hundreds of pieces, and then assembled without the use of any adhesives. The designer was able to create a variety of different lamp styles using the same origami module, and says that individuals can use it to create their own lamps. This design is a fantastic example of how a waste product can be re-purposed into a highly functional, and tasteful piece of furniture.
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This is a stunning example of how everyday materials can be transformed into something extraordinary through precise craftmanship.
When I was in Europe I thought how nice that everyone uses Tetra Pak instead of plastic, but its even greater knowing that you can transform them into something as geometrical and functional as this light
This reminds me of the Epcot ball in Disney World! I love it.
such a clever design. i love that the origami module can be adapted to several different shaped lamps.
MARVELOUS above all! Great job, Ed! Thanks for sharing your creative and great idea… Most of all, for doing your bit to save our Mother Earth 🙂 Again, WELL DONE! *hugs*
Ingenious use of the basic module for formal variety…and how elegantly it’s done. Kudos!
Tetra Pak cartons are a plenty and have been in used as soft drink containers for many decades. This is the first time I have saw something so aesthetically appealing which come from left-over Tetra Pak cartons. Amazingly creative!
A beautiful new and creative product from the stuff we take for granted. The time and workmanship involved alone got my vote…no glue or other type of attachments? Wow. Now that’s talent. And the shadow play on the wall is stunning. Love it!
The fact that all the modules are held together without any forms of adhesives wins my VOTE! Well done.
Edward. They look lovely. How do we get one? Thanks Sam
Got to love Geometric designs
Interesting..From such a waste product to become an unique Pendant light and make used for everybody. Must VOTE!!!
Excellent creation, simple yet elegant. Good job
excellent idea and great for the earth x
wow, these look fascinating! I love lighting, changes the atmosphere in the room, certainly a talking point for visitors!
Wonderful to see a creative genius emerge from our midst! Bravo, Edward! 🙂
Amazing!
Thank you guys for all the wonderful and positive feedback. Keep the votes coming. 🙂
Samedgar says: “Edward. They look lovely. How do we get one?”
Sam, it never crossed my mind to bring the idea into mass-production when I first started exploring the idea.
I try not to let the ‘Dollars-and-Cents’ factor be the driving force in my design process. I believe that ideas are best if born out of passion.
Nevertheless, if any commissions were to come along the way, I am willing to accept the offers.
TetraBox Lamp is not just a lamp, it’s ART.
Wow, is great and fascinating.
Great works! Hope to see more near future..
must vote!
Well done,a brillant,creative & constructive ideas.What a way to saving “Gaia”
Amazing….result! When you start thinking outside the box…you will produce simply fantastic…piece of work or creation.
Deserves to win the contest!
Fantabulous work!!!
Thanks again for all your encouraging words.
Being shortlisted as a finalist is already a recognition. Winning is a bonus. Most importantly is to get the GREEN message across.
Hope you will never look at an empty Tetra Pak drink carton the same way again. 🙂
SO AWESOME & HE’s MALAYSIAN!! SO PROUD!!
dear edward chew, may i know how did you connect them without using any adhesives? this is the most amazing part of that i think people would love to learn the step-by-step.
Edward: is there a name for the fundamental origami pattern you are using in these excellent lamps?
Edward: those are some fabulous lamps. Please tell me, is there a name for the underlying origami structure?
Cool! It would be great if you would add a step-by-step pictorial tutorial for making these – I can’t quite get the whole process from what I find here.
Stunning aesthetically beautiful use of materials……great job!
L’arte salverĂ l’uomo dal disastro che l’uomo stesso sa organizzare……grazie per farci conoscere queste idee e per incoraggiarci con queste idee superbe!!! Buon lavoro, bravissimo.
Bom sem comentários, e e meus mais sinceros parabéns ao Ed.
Hi, I want to make a lamp as sush as this, where can I get the folding tutorial/plans?
Best Regards
Your design is beautiful! If you were to produce a tutorial, I would be more than happy to purchase it! Please consider teaching us how to ‘green-up’ our little pieces of the planet, too. Thanks for listening.
Really cool. Looks like it is related to Heinz Strobl’s Snapology Technique.
Its a great design