The way we illuminate our environments plays an essential role in how we experience and inhabit our spaces. Mikka explores the duality between direct and indirect light.
By pivoting the light source, users can project light outward for functional illumination or direct it downward to reflect off the aluminum surface, creating a softer ambient glow. In this position, the light reveals the subtle intricacies of the metal surface, highlighting its texture and material character. This simple movement invites playful interaction while demonstrating how light can transform a space. This iteration of Mikka is produced using 3D printed aluminum. The additive manufacturing process allows the form to be created directly from a digital model, enabling precise geometries while demonstrating how emerging production techniques can expand the possibilities of contemporary lighting design.
A project by
Leon Bora
Leon Bora is an industrial designer based in New York, focused on creating products that balance thoughtful utility with refined, contemporary form. His work spans consumer products, lighting, wearable medical devices, and home technology, with a particular interest in improving how people interact with everyday objects. With an international design background and experience across Europe and the United States, he brings together technical rigor, material sensitivity, and a clear eye for cultural relevance in his work.