A modular storage and lighting furniture piece with a unique yet recognizable aesthetic
V1: 06/2025
V2: 11/2025
58" x 18" x 9"
Big Bic is a 5 foot tall lamp and shelving system that visually mimics a classic Bic Lighter with the flame illuminated. The gear can be rotated as if igniting the lighter to turn the lamp on and off, the body panels can be taken out to create custom shelving of any height, and the entire piece can be disassembled.
All ideation, design, fabrication, and assembly work was done by me.
The goal with Big Bic was to create a piece of furniture that serves multiple purposes in the home (lighting and storage), is modular, can be disassembled and reassembled for easy transportation, and utilizes a nonconforming aesthetic to experiment and question what furniture should look like, all in one piece that is simple and recognizable.
Skills used:
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Printing
- Vector Design
- Laser Cutting
- Tolerance and fit testing
- Integrating electronics
The body is made of laser cut MDF painted blue.
The head is comprised of custom designed 3D printed parts that all screw together, and the lighting is repurposed from a recycled standing lamp.
Head Assembly
Body Disassembled
Step 1: Slide spines into feet
Step 2: Slide shelves in
Step 3: Put top on
Decorate!
