Apex,flex,kinx

Product catalog summary

Overview
Karim Rashid's collaboration with FontanaArte in 2015 resulted in the design of several innovative lighting systems, leveraging the unique properties of LED technology to create thin, elegant, and minimalistic lighting solutions. The designs are characterized by strong colors and material identities, including electric blue, floro pinks, black, chrome, and silver.

Apex
Apex is a linear wall or ceiling lamp with a thin, eye-shaped profile. It is designed to blend seamlessly into its surroundings while providing a strong, functional blade of light. The fixture can be installed horizontally, vertically, or at any angle, making it versatile for continuous lighting lines on walls and ceilings.

Flex
Flex is a wall lamp with a minimalistic yet iconic form. It meets UL and other electrical wall standards and features a sculptural, bent aluminum design that directs light both upwards and downwards. The lamp can be mounted either vertically or horizontally, resembling a floating plane or bird.

Kinx
Kinx is a table lamp that combines design and functionality. It features an adjustable LED loop that encourages interaction. The lamp is designed to enhance user experience by simplifying tasks and adding beauty. Its base serves as an organized space for holding objects and includes an integrated USB port.

Designer Background
Karim Rashid is a renowned designer with over 3000 designs in production and more than 300 awards. His work spans over 35 countries and includes a wide range of products from democratic objects to luxury goods. Notable designs include the Garbo waste can, Oh Chair, and collaborations with brands like Citibank, Hyundai, LaCie, Samsung, Veuve Clicquot, and Swarovski.

Catalog excerpts

APEX, FLEX, KINX design Karim Rashid, 2015

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Apex, wall lamp (black and white version)

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Flex, wall lamp (white and blue version)

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Knix, table lamp

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For my collaboration with FontanaArte I designed several lighting systems to harness the possibilities of LED light. The properties of LED lend itself to creating objects that are thin, elegant and minimal. The strong but reduced forms need strong colors and material identities that is why I choose electric blue, floro pinks, black, chrome and silver. Apex is a linear sconce / ceiling fixture characterized by its thin, elegant eye-shaped profile. As it grows from the wall or ceiling it almost disappears into its surroundings but adds a strong functional blade of light to create a possible continuous...

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KARIM RASHID Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of his generation. Over 3000 designs in production, over 300 awards and working in over 35 countries attest to Karim’s legend of design. His award winning designs include democratic objects such as the ubiquitous Garbo waste can and Oh Chair for Umbra, interiors such as the Morimoto restaurant, Philadelphia and Semiramis hotel, Athens. Karim collaborated with clients to create democratic design for Method and Dirt Devil, furniture for Magis, brand identity for Citibank and Hyundai, high tech products for LaCie and Samsung, and luxury...

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