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Terra: Sustainable Table Lamps Made from Biowaste

Design agency Noi Creative designed Terra, a collection of table lamps crafted from biowaste. Materials like coffee grounds, rice husks, and wheat bran form the core of each lamp. The design blends Nordic minimalism with a focus on sustainability, creating a product that is both functional and environmentally responsible.

Turning Waste Into a Resource

Terra highlights the value of biowaste in product design. By reusing agricultural by-products, the design agency reduces waste and minimises environmental impact. These natural materials, often discarded, bring texture and character to the lamps. Designers in architecture, interiors, and products can see the potential of circular materials in practice.

The lamp’s modular design allows the shade to fit inside the body. This reduces packaging size, which lowers shipping emissions and saves resources. For packaging designers, this shows how product and packaging design can work together to support sustainability.

Compact, Simple, and Efficient

The biowaste lamp’s design is compact and practical. Its soft, organic shapes reflect nature’s influence. The two-piece construction makes it easy to assemble, store, and recycle. This is especially relevant for interior designers and architects who seek sustainable lighting solutions for homes or public spaces.

The lamps offer a warm, tactile presence that suits modern interiors. Terra’s materials create a natural look and feel, adding emotional depth to a space.

A Circular Future

The design approach embraces circularity. By using biowaste, they turn discarded matter into a valuable resource. The result is a product that combines sustainability, beauty, and practical design. Terra is a strong example for designers who want to create with low-impact, renewable materials.

For architects, interior designers, product developers, and packaging specialists, Terra offers inspiration. It shows how thoughtful design choices can reduce waste and celebrate nature’s beauty.

Source: Noi Creative, Yanko Design
Photos: Noi Creative

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