Moono is a wooden lighting fixture designed by Georgian studio Shre that turns interaction with light into a tactile experience. Instead of relying on switches, dimmers, or digital controls, the project uses the movement of a sliding element integrated into the structure itself. Crafted from solid oak or walnut, Moono explores the relationship between materiality, mechanics, and illumination through a direct physical connection between user and object.
A Sliding Mechanism Replaces Conventional Controls
At first glance, Moono appears as a minimal linear pendant with a restrained and understated presence. Its distinctive character, however, emerges through use, when movement becomes an essential part of the lighting experience.
The design is built around a solid wood structure composed of a fixed body and a movable element that glides along a concealed axis. By removing visible electronic interfaces, the lamp maintains a clean and uninterrupted form while emphasizing the direct relationship between gesture and light.
Interaction occurs entirely through touch. The sliding component replaces traditional switching and dimming systems, transforming movement into an intuitive method of control.
Movement Adjusts Light Output and Beam Direction
The LED light source is integrated into the movable section, which travels along a hidden guide embedded within the wooden structure.
As the element shifts position, both light intensity and beam orientation change progressively. Rather than depending on digital commands, the system responds directly to physical interaction, creating a continuous and fluid adjustment of illumination.
In this way, light becomes an active spatial element capable of adapting to different situations through a simple and natural gesture.
A Precision Mechanical System Concealed Within Solid Wood
A key aspect of the project is the mechanical system integrated into the solid wood body.
Designed to ensure smooth movement, calibrated resistance, and long-term stability, the mechanism remains entirely hidden from view. This approach preserves the purity of the lamp’s form while allowing the technical complexity to remain discreetly embedded within the object.
Craftsmanship and material performance play a central role in the user experience, with mechanical precision taking precedence over electronic mediation.
A Linear Form That Creates a Subtle Architectural Presence
Moono alternates between two spatial conditions. When the movable component aligns with the main structure, the lamp reads as a compact and planar volume. As it slides open, the object extends into space, altering both its physical appearance and the distribution of light.
This transformation allows the fixture to function as more than a lighting device. It actively contributes to the atmosphere and spatial perception of the environment in which it is installed.
The result is an object that connects material, movement, and illumination through an essential architectural language.
International Recognition Highlights the Project’s Innovation
Shre’s approach to Moono received international recognition with the LIT Lighting Design Award 2025.
The award acknowledges projects that explore new forms of interaction between users and light, highlighting the role of materiality and movement within contemporary lighting and product design.
Design: Shre Studio
Photo Credit: Giorgi Parkaia, Salome Chigvaria