Theodor

Incandescent predecessor redesigned for LED technology

Context

With the transition from incandescent bulbs to LED, existing luminaires required more than a technical update. The missing bulb left a formal and spatial void that had to be reconsidered.

Theodor was redesigned to translate a classic “hat” exterior lamp into the LED era — clarifying proportions, refining the silhouette, and redefining the internal light architecture.

Product

The volume previously occupied by the incandescent bulb was replaced by a translucent cylindrical tube that becomes the new luminous core. LED panels arranged around the inner axis ensure even illumination without visible hotspots.

The redesign clarified the relationship between hat and cylinder, refined the vertical proportion, and redefined the internal light architecture. Multiple PCB layouts and diffusion strategies were tested to achieve consistent light output and eliminate glare.

Theodor became the first model in a series to receive a complete LED-based redesign.