ASCEND

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ASCEND ◬

An ephemeral tabletop lighting system that evokes emotional opulence while reminiscent of the body.

SEE IT ON NYC DESIGN WEEK

SEE IT ON NYC DESIGN WEEK

Ascend, is honored to be selected for SHINE, the 2026 iteration of the NYCxDESIGN Festival exhibitions featuring original light objects by 70 designers exploring craft, technology, personal expression, and function.

ASCEND

Through its atmospheric presence, it explores illumination as a gesture of movement, intimacy, and transformation. From one side, it glows with saturated color and depth; from the other, it becomes softer, more abstract, and almost ghost-like.

The triangular form suggests upward movement, while the layered interior turns the object into a small architectural space for light, reflection, and perception.