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Nordlys

Nordlys is a ceramic lighting piece designed to soften space through controlled form and glow. It merges digital exploration with traditional making to create a light that feels both grounded and ethereal.

Year

2023

Year

2023

Year

2023

Skills

3D modeling and CAD (SolidWorks, Gravity Sketch), high-fidelity rendering (KeyShot), ceramic making (slip casting), digital-to-physical concept development, material exploration and prototyping

Skills

3D modeling and CAD (SolidWorks, Gravity Sketch), high-fidelity rendering (KeyShot), ceramic making (slip casting), digital-to-physical concept development, material exploration and prototyping

Skills

3D modeling and CAD (SolidWorks, Gravity Sketch), high-fidelity rendering (KeyShot), ceramic making (slip casting), digital-to-physical concept development, material exploration and prototyping

Duration

14 weeks

Duration

14 weeks

Duration

14 weeks

Why Ceramics?

I started this project after a semester of hands-on ceramic work. Nordlys grew from that exploration — a study in glow, texture, and quiet form.

From Clay to Concept

I used sketching and Gravity Sketch to explore shapes and moods, focusing on how light travels through ceramic volumes. These tools helped me sculpt a calm, expressive form.

Digital Meets Physical

A key part of the process was using SolidWorks to define precise parting lines for moulding, translating the sculptural form into a manufacturable ceramic piece without compromising its integrity.