Zen: A Customizable Spotlight for Serene Beauty

Unostentatious & Beauty

Zen is a new and fully customizable spotlight, designed by Ruben Saldaña Acle, that combines technical excellence with the aesthetic beauty of an authentic piece of interior design.

Zen stands out as one of the smallest spotlights in the market, making it seamlessly integrate into any environment without being obtrusive. Its design is based on timeless forms, prioritizing functionality and simplicity to achieve a lasting, serene, and unostentatious beauty.

What sets Zen apart from other spotlights is its customizability. The panels of Zen can be supplied in any natural wood, colors, patterns, or even logos, allowing customers to personalize the spotlight to their liking. This unique feature adds a touch of individuality to any space.

Not only is Zen aesthetically pleasing, but it is also environmentally friendly. Made entirely of aluminum, Zen is a sustainable product with easily separable parts for recycling. The design team ensured that Zen consists of the least possible number of parts, reducing waste and simplifying the recycling process. Additionally, the aluminum used in Zen is 100% recyclable, consuming only 5% extra energy compared to obtaining the original primary aluminum.

In terms of technical specifications, Zen is a powerhouse despite its small size. With a consumption of only 12W, Zen LED can produce up to 1200 lumens, making it highly efficient. This impressive performance is achieved through the unique design of the Zen heat sink, which effectively cools the LED and maintains it within its optimum working temperature range.

The design of Zen was not without its challenges. The team had to overcome the historical design limitations of spotlights and create a small device capable of working at the low temperatures required by LEDs. Virtual simulations were carried out to achieve the best heat dissipation in every possible position of the spotlight. The heat sink, traditionally a purely technical element, was also treated as an aesthetic element, seamlessly integrating with the rest of the spotlight.

Zen has been recognized for its excellence in design, winning the Bronze A' Design Award in 2014 in the Lighting Products and Fixtures category. This prestigious award is bestowed upon designs that exhibit strong technical and creative skills, contributing to quality of life improvements.

Zen represents a significant advancement in spotlight design, offering a combination of technical superiority and customizable aesthetics. With its small size, sustainability, and timeless beauty, Zen is the perfect choice for those seeking a spotlight that effortlessly blends into any space while adding a touch of personalization.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Rubén Saldaña Acle
Image Credits: Rubén Saldaña Acle
Project Team Members: Arkoslight Design Team: Rubén Saldaña Acle, Head of Design. Jerónimo Miralles, Designer. Toni Bojo, Designer.
Project Name: Zen
Project Client: Rubén Saldaña Acle


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