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The project “Decorative Elements” by user mrule on Thingiverse is a 3D printed structure that functions as a lamp that diffuses light in the room. The inspiration for this design came from a “back-lit space organism” according to the description. In addition, it seems that the geometry was made in OpenSCAD, a software for creating solid 3D models that can be printed.
I found this project interesting because it showed me how versatile and powerful computational fabrication can be; it allows one to extend their creativity, and express it in a tangible form. For example, when I usually think of lamps, my mind imagines the common lamp shade, but mrule’s creation pushes the limits of that idea to construct a shade out of smaller hexagonal ones. I also think it is nice that creators can share and download the CAD designs.
Decorative Elements: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6281