"Designed by Bruno Adrien Aguirre, the ANKARLÄGG is a motion-sensing nightlight that runs on two AAA batteries. No cords, no plugs, no electrician. You peel the backing off a double-sided adhesive pad, press the light against a wall, and you're done. When someone walks within three meters of it in a dark room, it switches on. Thirty seconds later, with no further movement detected, it turns itself off."
"The shape is what gets me. The ANKARLÄGG looks like an outline of a classic lightbulb, almost like a cartoon sketch brought into three dimensions. It's not trying to be invisible or blend into your wall. It's a little wink, a product that acknowledges what it is by wearing the silhouette of the thing it's replacing."
"The base is made from polycarbonate plastic, which gives it durability, while the frosted cover made from polypropylene helps diffuse the light into something soft and even. At 105 millimeters tall and 75 millimeters wide, it's about the size of a pear. The whole unit weighs 80 grams, which is nothing."
The ANKARLÄGG is a battery-operated LED nightlight designed by Bruno Adrien Aguirre that exemplifies IKEA's design philosophy. The device features motion-sensing technology, activating when movement is detected within three meters in dark conditions and automatically shutting off after thirty seconds of inactivity. Powered by two AAA batteries lasting approximately six months with regular use, it requires no electrical wiring or installation. The product's distinctive lightbulb-shaped design combines polycarbonate plastic durability with a frosted polypropylene cover for soft light diffusion. At 105mm tall and weighing only 80 grams, it adheres to any surface via double-sided adhesive, solving the common problem of navigating dark hallways and spaces without permanent fixtures.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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