Do Scratch Lamp by Martí Guixé

Martí Guixé
Do Scratch Lamp, 2002

The Do Scratch lamp is a simple but creative lighting object that lets you take part in the design. Instead of being finished when you buy it, the lamp changes through your own actions.

It has a dark outer surface that hides the light inside. You can scratch or draw on this surface, and wherever you make a mark, light comes through. This means you can create your own patterns, shapes, or even words, turning the lamp into something personal. Each lamp becomes unique because everyone scratches it differently. Over time, it can keep changing as you add more marks, making it a living object that reflects your creativity.

The idea behind the Do Scratch lamp is to make the design more interactive and less perfect. It encourages you to use the object, change it, and make it your own, instead of just looking at it.

Let the light escape where you choose to scratch the surface. You make it as creative as you want through your personal graffiti.