“At first glance, most people look at the Rubiks cube and see a toy, but it is much more than that. Behind the coloured stickers and playful expression is a genius piece of design. The Rubiks cube represents novelty, problem solving, and memory stimulation. We created Hugo as a reference to the way we approach our work in this same manner; playful yet sophisticated.”

It simply validates the words stated by designer Charles Eames; ‘Toys are not really as innocent as they look. Toys and games are preludes to serious ideas.”

Described as a light that combines playfulness with modernity, Hugo is made from 36 timber struts that are interlocked together to form a cube frame. Using a warm white round globe enables soft and defined shadows to illuminate from the light source, adding atmosphere to high ceiling interior spaces. “We wanted this piece to provide a sort of novel engagement, and therefore using timber was an appropriate material for this design, as it also provides a sense of warmth and timeless beauty.”

Hugo is offered in both pendant and floor version with the choice of American Walnut and European Beech.

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