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Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest
ends: 24 Jun 26
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BRIEF
Summary
A leading company in the lighting sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative ideas for a cordless lamp designed for off-grid contexts and adaptable to multiple scenarios (HORECA, home, camping, etc.). The product should feature a contemporary and functional design, ensure durability, and may integrate additional functions useful for its intended use.
Company description
This project is sponsored by a leading company which has currently chosen to keep its brand anonymous.
Resources
The brief is available in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
Start creating your inspiration wall using the Inspiration tab and get inspired by the hints of other creatives!
What we are looking for
We are looking for innovative concepts for an off-grid cordless lamp featuring a refined design and complementary functions tailored to one or more of the following application areas:
• HORECA: restaurants, bars, hotels, catering, events, etc.
• Home: indoor spaces or outdoor areas such as balconies and non-wired zones where mobility is an advantage.
• Camping / Outdoor: tents, campers, remote areas, outdoor activities.
• Other sectors: marine, urban mobility, emergency uses, temporary events, mobile worksites, agriculture, and more.
The lamp must be easy to transport, robust, and designed to operate effectively without direct access to the electrical grid, ensuring versatility across off-grid scenarios.
Guidelines
For the correct realization of your proposals, keep into consideration the following guidelines:
Project type
You are invited to propose a standalone off-grid cordless lamp or, optionally, a modular lighting system (e.g., versions with different accessories, multiple installation methods, optional components for specific contexts).
The project should stand out for its contemporary design and its ability to integrate, beyond the primary lighting function, additional features that are relevant to the chosen sector: hooks or support elements, customization options, interchangeable modules, or solutions that enhance versatility. The design should prioritize portability, sturdiness, ease of use, and full operability in contexts without direct electrical power. The user must immediately understand how to use the lamp and how to benefit from any added functionalities.
For examples of market-available products aligned with the project brief, refer to the Inspiration section of the contest.
Key Features & Functionalities
Required Features:
• Light source: LED, OLED, etc.
• Rechargeable battery: USB-C, hand-crank/dynamo, solar panels, etc.
• Portability: handle, hook, clip, or equivalent solution.
• Light control: adjustable intensity, warm/cool light, preset scenes, etc.
• Generic Additional Functionalities, for example:
- Power bank
- Solar charging
- Magnetic base
- Interchangeable light diffuser
- Motion or ambient-light sensor
- Collapsibility
- Other relevant secondary functions
• Sector-Specific Functionalities, for example:
- HORECA - functions related to food and beverage service; e.g., integrated container, table-setup accessories, staff-call system, etc.
- Home - functions related to home activities; e.g., integrated Bluetooth speaker, aroma diffuser, etc.
- Camping / Outdoor - functions related to needs in natural or outdoor contexts; e.g., compass, small tools, emergency kit, etc.
- Other sectors - functions related to the other mentioned sectors.
• Environmental Resistance: for outdoor use, IP-rated protection is recommended.
• Ease of Use: the lamp should feature intuitive controls, battery indicators, and tool-free assembly if modular parts are present.
• Sustainability: recyclable materials, preference for mono-material or easily separable components to support end-of-life recycling, reduced number of components, optimized material thickness to minimize consumption.
Style & Aesthetics
The lamp should have a minimalist, contemporary style, with balanced proportions, refined details, and a formal language consistent with its intended applications. The aesthetic must be clean, essential, and instantly recognizable, avoiding solutions that look cheap or lack refinement. Technical elements, accessories, and usage modes must be integrated harmoniously, without compromising the overall visual quality.
Colors
No specific constraints are set regarding color selection. If a color palette is proposed, it should appear coherent and well-balanced, maintaining a harmonious and consistent visual identity. It is advisable to choose tones aligned with the selected context of use: for example, in the HORECA sector, neutral and elegant palettes that integrate easily into contemporary environments are preferred, while for the Camping context, more technical or natural colors are recommended, evoking functionality and robustness.
Dimensions
Dimensions should align with the standards of the chosen sector (e.g., suitable for HORECA table use, home nightstands, or fitting inside a camping backpack). The lamp must be easily transportable and not bulky.
Production Technologies & Materials
The lamp will be produced using industrial manufacturing technologies. The construction must ensure durability and robustness while maintaining optimal assembly efficiency and a minimal number of parts.
Context of use
The lamp is designed for off-grid operation and can be used both indoors and outdoors, depending on the intended context. Participants may select one or more application scenarios and develop solutions aligned with the functional and aesthetic needs of the chosen context(s).
Submission materials
Provide detailed descriptions and up to 5 images to effectively present your projects. Images should be in 4:3 format, with .jpg, .gif or .png file formats acceptable. The colour mode should be RGB and the maximum size of a single file should be 1 MB.
You’re invited to use the designated field on the submission page to attach a .zip file containing 3D files and high-resolution versions of the project images. The maximum file size for the .zip archive is 100MB.
Judging criteria
When evaluating the submissions, the Sponsor will consider the following criteria:
Degree of innovation 5/5
Aesthetic quality 4/5
Functionality/Usability 4/5
Technical feasibility 3/5
Economic sustainability 3/5
Contest timeline
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Upload phase: 26 November 2025 – 24 June 2026 (1.59 PM UTC)
Concept review: 25 February 2026 (1.59 PM UTC)
Client vote: from 24 June 2026
Winner announcement: approximately by the end of September 2026
Eligibility and submission
Participation is free and open to creative talents of any nationality aged 18 or older. Participants may submit one or more projects, but only projects published on the website www.desall.com from the upload page dedicated to the contest will be accepted.
Award
1°: €5000
Extra Award (option right fee)
€2000
Throughout the duration of the option right, the Sponsor offers an additional opportunity to all participants by setting the compensation of €2000 for the purchase of the licence for the economic exploitation of projects not recognized as winning proposals.
The selection of the winner by the Sponsor will be the result of an unquestionable evaluation.
For more information, please login and read the Contest Agreement from the upload page. For questions about the brief please use the “Have a question” button or write to contest@desall.com
Language
Since we are an international Community, all texts provided with your uploads (abstract, description, tags, etc.) should be written in English.
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Desall required files
Minimum 1 image, up to 5.
Recommended dimensions: 960 x 720px (player size) ; allowed format: .jpg , .gif , .png; color mode: RGB;
allowed resolution: 72 dpi ; max file (for each one) size: 1 mb.
