USMO Light
USMO Light is the result of a design experiment curated by ARAM in collaboration with USM Modular Furniture. Designers and artists were invited to explore the possibilities of the iconic USM Haller system, creating pieces that diverge from its conventional applications. Through her contemporary design lens, designer Livia Lauber utilizes the system’s components beyond their modular constraints, resulting in a large floor light with an integrated shelf for books and magazines. The lampshade, crafted from Washi—a traditional Japanese paper—provides a soft contrast to the rigid metal frame. This project brings together diverse expertise, thoughtfully respecting and challenging traditional design rules through collaboration.
Credits / USM Modular Furniture / Aram Gallery
Biography
Founding her studio in 2017, Livia Lauber designs products, furniture and spaces that follow unconventional narratives. Having studied product and industrial design at ECAL, Lauber is also the founder of Ensemble, a London-based design label bringing together designers and makers to create unique objects.