The story of the Nelson series begins with a simple wish: a softer, more comforting kind of light. That idea becomes a sketch, then a 3D form, and finally takes shape through careful craftsmanship. Next, let’s see how it brings a sense of quiet balance into everyday spaces.
1. The Designer's Inspiration – The Emotion of Light and Geometric Poetry
The inspiration for this lamp initially came from a designer's contemplation one evening: when darkness is illuminated, it's not just about "brightness," but more like an emotion being gently awakened—can soft light redefine space, making daily life warm, peaceful, and yet powerful?
In the initial stages of the idea, we translated this abstract "emotion of light" into a purer language: circles, arcs, and delicate projections. The simpler, the more timeless; the more restrained, the more enduring—this became the core of the Nelson series.
2. Hand-Drawn Sketches: Building the First Framework of Light
The designer picked up a pencil and repeatedly experimented with shapes and proportions on paper. The initial sketches contained only simple lines, precise curves, and an imagination of "rounded light and shadow"—like building a skeleton for a beam of light.
The hand-drawing process was like a private brainstorming session: it wasn't rushed to find an answer, but allowed the shape of the light to gradually become concrete and come to life.
3. 3D Rendering: A Three-Dimensional Experiment of Light and Form
When the sketches entered the computer, the lines began to have volume. The designer transformed the hand-drawn sketches into a three-dimensional model, constantly adjusting in the virtual space: the precise dimensions, the tension of the curves, the translucency of the materials, and the softness and diffusion of light as it hits the surface.
This step didn't just produce "a model," but an understanding: how does light interact with space? How does it fall on walls, tabletops, and people's emotions? Each rendering was a deeper confirmation.
4. The Craftsmanship Process: Every Moment of Bringing Design to Reality
From model to finished product is a challenging yet fascinating journey. We saw craftsmen in the workshop calibrating curves, polishing details, and repeatedly confirming the strength and angle of each connection point.
(1) The forming and calibration of the steel wire frame.
Every lamp begins as an uncovered steel wire "outline." The craftsmen need to ensure the steel wire arcs are clean and symmetrical, the spacing of the frame is uniform, and the connection points are secure—because if this step is off, the subsequent light and shadow effects will be distorted. In the workshop, the craftsmen repeatedly check the roundness and proportions of the frame, ensuring that it already looks like a structural work of art even before any further work.
(2) is the crucial "atomized spraying" process.
The frame is fixed on a special stand and atomized with material in a spray booth. The moment you see in the picture is like "giving the light a layer of skin"—the spray gun doesn't apply a thick coating, but rather a fine, even mist of material that gently settles between the steel wires.
This layer isn't applied in one go: the craftsmen use a steady hand to control the distance, speed, and coverage, allowing the material to form a soft, diffused surface while maintaining a translucent, breathable feel.
(3) is the secondary touch-up spraying and detail thickening.
To make the lampshade's texture more uniform and the edges smoother, the craftsmen perform touch-up spraying from different angles, especially at the curved transitions and where the frame intersects—these areas determine whether there will be shadow discontinuities or unevenness when the light is on. Truly good diffusion effects are often hidden in these subtle, labor-intensive adjustments.
(4) is drying, curing, and tactile inspection.
After spraying, the lampshade enters a drying area for curing. Once the material has stabilized, the craftsmen perform another round of tactile and visual inspection: checking for surface smoothness, any particle accumulation, even light transmission, and whether the overall contour has been distorted by the material. Only after passing these checks is it considered truly "formed."
(5) is metal component assembly and calibration.
Once the lampshade is complete, the craftsmen install the metal fixing ring, lamp holder components, and other accessories, and recalibrate the tightness and stress points of the assembly—ensuring it's not only "beautiful" but also durable for long-term use. After assembly, a lighting test is performed: checking if the light is clean, soft, and effectively enhances the ambiance of the space.
Each lamp is a crystallization of craftsmanship and technology: the warm touch, the clean contours, the just-right proportions—all stemming from an attitude of "uncompromising quality." It looks lightweight, but every part is incredibly stable.
5. Manufacturing and Packaging: Light Ready to Shine on the World
Once the lamps are manufactured, they are neatly packaged, secured, and protected, ready to travel to the spaces awaiting them.
At this moment, it's not just a product being completed, but rather an aesthetic being packaged as a gift: bringing gentle light into different homes and different lifestyles.
Product Highlights Links
The plug-in wall sconce is more flexible, suitable for bedside, entryway, and hallway, giving the wall a soft "background light."
The hardwired wall sconce is more streamlined, and the rounded bubble silhouette makes the light more restrained and quieter.
The pendant lamp is the "light center" of the space, suitable for dining tables, kitchen islands, or the center of the living room, instantly softening the atmosphere of the entire room.
The first choice for ambient lighting on a tabletop, standing like a sculpture on a side table or bedside table. The light doesn't steal the show, but it's very "companionable."
The tripod support gives it a more display-worthy feel, becoming a visual focal point even in a corner, while diffusing the light very gently.
At every stage of design and manufacturing, we are not creating "tools of light," but rather stacking stories about space, mood, and memories.
The Nelson series brings not only soft light but also an aesthetic upgrade to everyday life—we hope it can illuminate every warm and quiet moment in your home.