Introducing Knit: Reflections on Light and Materiality

The work of German designer Meike Harde, light and materiality collide with Knit. The design consists of a single knitted lycra sleeve stretched out over a seemingly flattened spheres. Light seeps outwards through the fabric and downwards through a translucent diffuser, bathing the surrounding space in an intimate glow.

Vibia The Edit - Introducing Knit

Featuring five large pendants and four oversized floor lamps, the Knit collection reimagines the traditional lampshade, transforming it into a contemporary look. The distinctive geometry and meticulous craftsmanship of each silhouette is complemented by a seamless transition between fabric, diffuser and aluminium ring casing.

Vibia The Edit - Introducing Knit
Vibia The Edit - Introducing Knit

As alluring switched off as illuminated, Knit creates an atmosphere of warmth and comfort through texture and tangibility. Its distinguishing lycra covering is stitched into ribs using a technique called ā€œtechnical knitting.ā€ Found mostly in sportswear, 3D volumes are knitted in one piece by complex machines.

ā€œPart of the research process was testing different types of meshes and observing how the light passes through, how it reflects off the surface.ā€

Meike Harde

Vibia The Edit - Introducing Knit
Vibia The Edit - Introducing Knit

Playing with transparency and opacity, raised ribs of beige taper off into single and then finer rows towards a cap that seals the top of the luminaire. The soft, earth tone of the yarn interacts with the light to produce a warm and cosy ambience, enhanced by the varying levels of density as the ribbed fabric stretches over the diffuser.

ā€œTextiles for me are key to generating a nice atmosphere in the home. Knit goes hand in hand with warm materials such as wood, curtains, and large sofa arrangements.ā€

Meike Harde

Vibia The Edit - Introducing Knit

The perfect solution for professionals looking for indoor lighting with plenty of charisma, Knit is easily installed and adaptable to any space.

Vibia The Edit - Introducing Knit

It also features dimming control (available with Push or Casambi systems) so users can customise the density of light depending on the desired mood.

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