The Art of Design Issue 60 2023 | Page 38

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THE LAMP THAT TELLS THE STORY OF A CREATIVE YOUNG MAN

All the pieces of the Cobermaster Concept brand tell a story , because all of them were thought , designed and produced based on a concept .
But let it be known : this piece has a special history behind , which the brand is proud to share now .
During the long period of confinement , which was felt due to the Covid-19 pandemic , many children were left without access to face-to-face classes , and many others who , out of necessity , had to accompany their parents to work , so that they could reconcile their personal and professional lives .
This was the case of Tiago Alexandre , to whom this story belongs , and who for some time attended classes from the company where his father works . The contact with the innovation and design department , where the Cobermaster Concept furniture pieces are designed , aroused in Tiago a great desire to design his own pieces . Moved by his son ’ s enthusiasm , his father , Frederico Albergaria , the brand ’ s CEO , challenged him to design a new model of floor lamp , asking him to dedicate himself body and soul to the project , thinking about the concept and respect for the environment . environment . On the other hand , if the model were interesting and feasible , the lamp would be manufactured and presented at the various international fairs where Cobermaster Concept is an assiduous presence .
The motto was launched ! Tiago was now in charge of a project like a true professional . For a few days , the young man shut himself in a room , far from everyone , working in complete secrecy . A few days later , he presented his father with a sketch of his vision for the new lamp . After observing the design , Frederico immediately thought that the small sketch could become one of the best floor lamps developed by the brand .
When asked about the inspiration , Tiago promptly explained that he had been inspired by the vintage tall speakers , widely used in the 80 ’ s and 90 ’ s , which he was very fond of .