Justin Bailey
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Polyp / Yupo Pendant

The Polyp Lamps feature assembly as ornament to create voluminous shapes inspired by natural form. Algorithmically assisted, made from Yupo Paper and recycled PET-G plastic as table and pendant lighting.

 

Polyp / Yupo Pendant

Pendant Lighting

Polyp / Yupo Pendant explores the expansion of organic volumes through a system of repeated paper panels. Inspired by the irregular growth of fruiting forms, the project explores how subtle variation can produce families of related objects rather than a single predetermined shape.

Assembly becomes ornament as signature tabbed connections define both the structure and surface of the lamp. Laser-cut Yupo paper panels interlock without adhesives or additional hardware, creating a lightweight, flat-packed construction that simultaneously encloses, diffuses, and filters light.

Developed through a custom parametric workflow, the Polyp system allows many distinct forms to emerge from a shared assembly logic. The Yupo series established the foundation for an ongoing investigation into how material influences the behavior of the same underlying structural system.

Year 2021
Material Yupo Paper, 3D Print in Recycled PET-G, Standard Bulb Fitting with LED Bulb
Dimension Range
12” x 12” x 16” up to 14” x 14” x 18”
30cm x 30cm x 41cm up to 36cm x 36cm x 46cm