2025 Design Problem

You have been hired by the owners of a bakery/internet café to design a signature light fixture for over their bakery counter. They currently own 3 regional bakeries, and they are embarking on a rebranding effort to expand their business to other regions. The design of the light fixture is part of their rebranding effort. The light fixture needs to be functional as well as a signature element. It should be unique, and not something you would typically see in everyday retail. The architecture is up to you. The ceiling is 10’ high.

Take into consideration the quality of light, energy use, and maintenance of the fixture. The lighting should make the baked goods look good and provide a high level of light for the counter transaction area. How does the light fixture meet the requirements of the program and express the personality of the company? Identify all major components and materials of the fixture. Document the fixture as instructed under the Competition Rules.

2024 Winners

First Place

Capri Easterday, Entertainment Design, Ringling College of Art & Design

Second Place

Juliet Heller, Industrial Design, North Carolina State University

Third Place

Elizabeth Sanborn, Industrial Design, Kansas State University

Citation for Innovative Concept

Mario Haag, Architectural Engineering, University of Kansas

Citation for Innovative Concept

Jessica Truong, Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies, University of North Texas

Citation for Presentation

Anna Martin, Architecture, Miami University

Citation for Presentation

Andi Li, Furniture, Lighting, and Fixture Design, ArtCenter College of Design

2024