G00D DESIGN AWARD 2011

Award Number :11G02035

Award-winning item :
LED Bulb [Panasonic LDAHV4L27CG]

Company :
Panasonic Corporation

Producer :
Akinobu Minagawa,Lighting&Device Business Unit, Lighting Company,Panasonic Corporation

Director :
Haruhiko Uneo, HA Design Group2,HA Design Sector, Design Company,Panasonic Corporation

Designer :
Nobuyuki Mase, HA Design Group2,HA Design Sector,Design Company,Panasonic Corporation

Description

The filament-like light distribution to all directions is finally reproduced by an LED bulb. Bright, high-energy saving and long-life, this LED bulb makes possible the replacement of incandescent bulbs that are becoming extinct around the world.

Evaluation

The world's lightsources are changing from lightbulbs to LED over time. LED bulbs realize a hue similar to filament-based bulbs. Bright and boast low-energy consumption, as well as. The light produced is not reminiscent of an LED bulb but has a warm richness and provides a familiar, everyday lightsource. It is vital that particular care be taken in developing bulbs that gives consideration to the psychological dimension of lighting.