
24/07/2025
Our sister platform MaterialDistrict found this amazing project we would love to share with you.
Xuanhao Li’s Polycycle Illumination turns discarded plastic into glowing, jellyfish-inspired lamps. Made from upcycled polyethylene film, these sculptural pieces raise awareness about marine pollution, especially the danger plastic bags pose to sea life.
Combining parametric design with handcraft, each lamp uses textile-industry plastic waste, heat-pressed and CNC-cut into flexible, interlocking shapes. The result is not only a beautiful light fixture, but a powerful symbol of circular design and mindful making.
Read more at MaterialDistrict.com
https://materialdistrict.com/article/from-ocean-waste-to-illuminating-design-upcycled-pe-lamps-inspired-by-jellyfish/
Designer: Xuanhao Li