What is light?
Humans have pursued this question throughout the development of civilization.
In ancient Greece, medieval Arabia and Europe,
philosophers unraveled the theory of light,
inspiring research that continues to this day.
Today, yesterday and tomorrow.
Light will always be essential to our lives.
Now, Nitto is exploring a new form of light.
The technology enabling new forms of light expression.
As light emerges from RAYCREA, we discover its new possibilities.
The joy of innovative light,
with the power to change our lives.
Milan Design Week5–10 September 2021
RAYCREA is a technology producing new forms of light expression. Capturing light and color on its surface, RAYCREA opens up new possibilities for surface lighting. To explore these expressions and possibilities, Nitto has partnered with architectural lighting designer Kaoru Mende. For this exhibition, Mende selected the theme of labyrinth. When light hits glass or acrylic covered with RAYCREA film, the transparent panels take on light and color — a process Mende described as magical. Created by Mende, who has brought light to various architecture and urban projects, the labyrinth provides a glimpse into the future of light expression. Discover an exhibition bound to inspire both imagination and creativity.
- Search for Light
- Dates: 5 – 10 September 2021
- Venue: Torneria Tortona (via Tortona32, Milan)
- Organizer: Nitto
- Press Releases
- 2021/07/05 Vol.1
Kaoru Mende
Architectural lighting designer. Born in Tokyo in 1950. Mende earned a master’s degree from Tokyo University of the Arts. In 1990, he founded Lighting Planners Associates Inc. The scope of his design and planning activities ranges widely, from residential and architectural to urban and environmental lighting design, while he is also the acting chief of the Lighting Detectives, a citizens’ group that specializes in the study of the culture of lighting. He has been involved in projects including Tokyo International Forum, JR Kyoto Station, Sendai Mediatheque, Roppongi Hills and China Central Television Headquarters. He has also received awards including the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) Radiance Award, Japan Lighting Award, Japan Culture Design Award and Mainichi Design Award.
https://www.lighting.co.jp/
Nitto
Nitto is a Japanese manufacturer of high-performance materials. Globally, they provide a wide range of products, such as polarizing film, indispensable for displays of smartphones and TVs, industrial adhesive tape, automobile parts and medical supplies. Remaining faithful to the brand slogan, “Innovation for Customers,” Nitto continues to contribute to a better society and environment through its innovative products and services, while keeping the customer and the general public in mind. For further information, please visit Nitto’s official website.
https://www.nitto.com/
Leading figures from a range of fields, including architecture, product design and visual expression, were among the first to experience RAYCREA. As leaders in exploring new possibilities of both expression and technology, how do they see the potential of RAYCREA?
