After the invention of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in 1962, their initial applications were mostly focused on instrument display purposes, and gradually expanded to fields such as 3C product backlighting and lighting. With the gradual increase in market application fields and scale, LED has made faster progress in various manufacturing and material technologies in recent years, and the design of LED indoor lighting fixtures is increasingly related to the future development of the industry.

1、 The demand for indoor lighting and the lighting fixtures used

The invention of incandescent lamps by humans has a history of hundreds of years. They have gained a deep understanding of the functional requirements, lighting forms, types of lighting objects, and lighting scenarios of lamps, and have also designed many different types of lamps. Overall, according to the different luminescent materials, they can be divided into four stages: petrochemical fuel stage, tungsten filament lamp stage, fluorescent lamp stage, and LED lamp stage.

From the styles and performance of these lighting fixtures mentioned above, it can be seen that every revolution in light sources will lead to significant changes in usage patterns and habits, and increase the scope and methods of use.

2、 Different angles of design

So how can we make the design of LED lighting fixtures reach its rightful height, so that the public can not only accept the price, but also believe that LED lighting products can provide a more enjoyable life? Firstly, some fundamental aspects of lighting will not undergo significant changes and still have enormous reference value.

The lighting needs of humans generally include four aspects: site lighting, object lighting, situational lighting, and directional lighting, which are further divided into planar lighting, line lighting, projection lighting, and spotlight lighting according to the different objects being illuminated. In addition, sometimes people need light to directly illuminate objects or illuminated surfaces, and the illuminance and contrast of the illuminated object are high, which is called direct illumination. Sometimes it is necessary for light to first shine on a surface and then reflect back to the object or surface that needs to be illuminated, which is called indirect lighting. This type of light is usually softer and has a wider range of diffusion. Designers need to design different products according to different lighting requirements.

After the invention of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in 1962, their initial applications were mostly focused on instrument display purposes, and gradually expanded to fields such as 3C product backlighting and lighting. With the gradual increase in market application fields and scale, LED has made faster progress in various manufacturing and material technologies in recent years, and the design of LED indoor lighting fixtures is increasingly related to the future development of the industry.

1、 The demand for indoor lighting and the lighting fixtures used

The invention of incandescent lamps by humans has a history of hundreds of years. They have gained a deep understanding of the functional requirements, lighting forms, types of lighting objects, and lighting scenarios of lamps, and have also designed many different types of lamps. Overall, according to the different luminescent materials, they can be divided into four stages: petrochemical fuel stage, tungsten filament lamp stage, fluorescent lamp stage, and LED lamp stage.

From the styles and performance of these lighting fixtures mentioned above, it can be seen that every revolution in light sources will lead to significant changes in usage patterns and habits, and increase the scope and methods of use.

2、 Different angles of design

So how can we make the design of LED lighting fixtures reach its rightful height, so that the public can not only accept the price, but also believe that LED lighting products can provide a more enjoyable life? Firstly, some fundamental aspects of lighting will not undergo significant changes and still have enormous reference value.

The lighting needs of humans generally include four aspects: site lighting, object lighting, situational lighting, and directional lighting, which are further divided into planar lighting, linear lighting, projection lighting, and spotlight lighting according to the different objects being illuminated. In addition, sometimes people need light to directly illuminate objects or illuminated surfaces, and the illuminance and contrast of the illuminated object are high, which is called direct illumination. Sometimes it is necessary for light to first shine on a surface and then reflect back to the object or surface that needs to be illuminated, which is called indirect lighting. This type of light is usually softer and has a wider range of diffusion. Designers need to design different products according to different lighting requirements.

In addition to considering different lighting requirements, some design ideas can also be utilized to facilitate entry:

1. Attempt free structure and exterior design

As the heat dissipation problem of LED tends to weaken, the design of power circuits is becoming more concise and effective. The limitations of structure and volume are gradually diminishing. Such conditions make the appearance design of LED lamps more diverse and free, and the places where they can be used are wider. LED lighting fixtures have been able to enter many places that traditional light source fixtures cannot, providing light needs that were previously unattainable in these places.

After mastering the design flexibility of LED, whether using subtractive design to reduce costs and increase price competitiveness; Alternatively, using elaborate and colorful additive designs to enhance the attractiveness of the appearance and stimulate visual purchasing desire is a good way to persuade buyers to accept LED.

2. Provide more flexible control options

The multi-color and fast response characteristics of LED make its control performance far superior to other light sources. So we can design lighting fixtures with LED based on the difference between lighting control requirements and the performance limitations of traditional light sources, which other light sources cannot achieve but can meet the public's desire for control performance. For example, smart lighting fixtures that can change color temperature, adjust brightness, and automatically respond according to the situation.

In addition, for those who enjoy playing with various high-tech products, LED lighting fixtures that can be freely controlled and set are provided. For people who are not so obsessed with high technology, they can also design lighting fixtures that can be easily handled with just one finger. People who need to use light to create different situational atmospheres and adjust their emotions can also achieve the desired effect through well-designed LED lighting fixtures. Previously, specialized lighting fixtures that required various accessories and complex control circuits can now be reduced and transformed into general household and commercial lighting fixtures. These dazzling features, which originally belonged to professional fields, can convince consumer decision-makers that the product has higher value when choosing whether to purchase.

3. Built in and Combination

The structure of LED lamps is simple, the load on the power supply line is low, and the characteristics of light direction make the design of LED lamps easier and more suitable than other light source lamps to be built into other instruments and equipment, or clustered and combined into large devices.

New built-in possibilities can make the device or equipment more convenient to use, or provide lighting performance that has not been seen before. LED backlit display screens and LED lighting for small refrigerators and cabinets are good examples. The clustering method, on the other hand, utilizes LEDs to create new lighting environments and expressions. Without significantly changing the wiring or reducing the existing space, simply adding LED lighting fixtures can create a fantastic effect.

Thinking about the development of LED products from the perspective of built-in and clustering can effectively avoid fierce competition and find business opportunities in new fields.

4. Hide evil and promote good

There are differences between LED light sources and other light sources, and when applied to traditional lighting fixtures, they can have many drawbacks, such as glare, poor heat dissipation, and unattractive lighting patterns. So when designing and applying traditional forms of lighting fixtures, attention should be paid to using methods that avoid these drawbacks; If conditions permit, a completely new lighting design should even be made based on the advantages of LED and the basic lighting needs mentioned earlier.

If we can grasp the characteristics and advantages and disadvantages of LED, coupled with the correct design concept, we can make LED products more attractive than traditional lamps in terms of appearance, light type, and usage emotions.

Additionally, it should be noted that although LED lighting fixtures often generate high temperatures in a small area due to their size, if the design does not have the same level of protection against burns as traditional high-temperature lighting fixtures, the chances of accidental injury will increase significantly. In addition, a large amount of intense light is squeezed onto a smaller spot than traditional light sources, which may cause visual damage comparable to that of lasers. So there are still many things to pay attention to in the design of LED lighting fixtures.

At present, the LED lighting industry blindly pursues strong brightness and obsessively believes that a certain technology must be mainstream, often ignoring the fact that lighting fixtures should pursue light that feels good and can truly be used. Professional and difficult data and technical explanations cannot attract most people to accept the value of LED lighting fixtures. Objectively considering and analyzing the needs of users, and then finding a balance between cost and performance based on the advantages and disadvantages of LED technology, is the way to accelerate the market entry of LED lamps that have not yet entered the stage of popularization in terms of price