# Bioinspired Lamps Workshop

**URL:** <https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bioinspired-lamps-workshop/44444>\
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**Created:** [May 24, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bioinspired-lamps-workshop/44444 "2017-05-24T18:26:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 24, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bioinspired-lamps-workshop/44444/1 "2017-05-24T18:26:07Z")

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In the **[Bioinspired Lamps Workshop](http://www.rhinofablab.com/photo/albums/bio-inspired-lamps-exhibition)**, organized by **[David Torreblanca](mailto:david.torreblanca@upb.edu.co)** and the **[Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB)](https://www.facebook.com/Rhinofabstudio-UPB-274594472680015/)**, the project’s aim was to design lamps inspired by natural forms, specifically plants, through morphological experimentation with **[Rhino](http://www.rhino3d.com/)**, digital fabrication technologies, and some analogous techniques.

[![](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WnuYGwVC7oA/WRs29CnTzFI/AAAAAAAABlE/FAiYV_M-aHkG0O-exATD02TR3jdfpD9ogCLcB/s200/pastedImage%2B%25286%2529.png)](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WnuYGwVC7oA/WRs29CnTzFI/AAAAAAAABlE/FAiYV_M-aHkG0O-exATD02TR3jdfpD9ogCLcB/s1600/pastedImage%2B%25286%2529.png)

The whole process was supported by **[RhinoFabStudio](http://mcneelmiami.com/rhinofabstudio)**. The project methodological sequence was the following: abstraction of the natural forms, product conceptualization, digital experimentation and fabrication.

**[David](mailto:david.torreblanca@upb.edu.co)** is a Chilean product designer based in Medellín, Colombia, with a Master’s Degree in Product Design Technologies. He is currently associate professor and researcher in the Industrial Design career at **[UPB](https://www.facebook.com/Rhinofabstudio-UPB-274594472680015/)** in Medellín, Colombia.

If you aren’t already, become a member at **[RhinoFabStudio’s website](http://www.rhinofablab.com/photo/album/list)** to check out [more pictures](http://www.rhinofablab.com/photo/albums/bio-inspired-lamps-exhibition) from their workshop!

For more information please contact[**David Torreblanca**](mailto:david.torreblanca@upb.edu.co).

_What is a RhinoFabStudio?_ _A [**RhinoFabStudio** ™](http://www.rhino3d.com/arfl) (fabrication studio) is a small-scale digital workshop, certified by McNeel, with an array of Rhino and Rhino compatible software and computer controlled tools and training. These tools cover the various leading-edge industrial methods and materials needed to design, analyze, and fabricate almost anything._

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_Posted May 24, 2017 by [Andres Gonzalez](http://www.blogger.com/profile/01420364194017768030) on [Rhino News, etc.](http://blog.rhino3d.com/2017/05/bioinspired-lamps-workshop.html)_