For a long time, lamps were an electrical experience - the light being evidence of the electrical current that passed through a lament. But now, modern lighting has become unrecognisable, no longer the subject of electricity, but of electronics. Printed circuit boards, micro-chips, diodes and interfaces are now staple ingredients, giving us greater control, conserving energy and providing longer lifespans. This transformation is a chance to establish new possibilities for the meeting point between light and electronics.
This is not a story about gadgetry (regardless of technical achievements), but rather an af rmation about how we live - wherever light is supplied, power is often also required to charge our burgeoning electronic devices. w152 busby is an electronic lamp that provides intelligent universal power from three USB outlets, detecting charging requirements and managing them at their fastest rate, no matter how many variable devices are plugged in. It provides a total of 45 W and 9 Amps of power - enough to manage the latest generation of laptop computers. It can be supplied either as a freestanding or wall-mounted lamp, or built into a surface. The w152 busby illuminates and powers the office, the workshop, the library, the living room and the bedside table.