Rory Walsh


Working across conceptual lighting and creative product design, multimedia experiential work, 3d visualization, and 2D graphics.

Currently studying Industrial Design at the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning.


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Modular Lighting System
 A dynamic lighting system designed for improved versatility, ease of transport and setup, and wide range of use-cases.

Perfect for lighting designers, artists, and lower-budget event producers, the system is built around a standardized fastening system which mounts to 40x40mm T-slot aluminum. This system enables the creation of scalable, reconfigurable fixture arrangements.

Fixtures are built from 3D printed parts and standard electronic components, allowing users to build their own lights and repair them as needed. Addressable RGB LEDs - 84 in each fixture - can be controlled via Artnet protocol.

Project Goals



Standardization
Utilization of standard dimensions and components to create a low-cost, easily expandable modular system.

Task Unification
Streamlining existing workflows
for increased efficiency during transport, setup, teardown, and storage.

Accessibilty
Designing for 3D-printed manufacturing
to lower barrier of entry for young creatives and designers.

Form Development
Form factor exploration; physical and digital sketches.



Prototype Development
Exploration of 3D form, fabrication, and assembly of components.



Completed Form
Smoothed, minimal version of previous iterations, based on survey feedback.


Fabrication

PETG Components print with minimal support on consumer-grade 3D printers.

Task Unification
Streamlined assembly, transporation, and power flow.

Thumbturn attachment points allow quick setup of fixtures.
Standard aluminum T-slot extrusions act as mounting tracks,
enabling a wide range of creative lighting arrangements.


Fixtures and mounts share a common profile
and can be mixed & matched in storage.
 Both power and data are transmitted over a single XLR line, 
requiring only one cord to power and control a chain of fixtures.
(For more information, see Control Case)

Deployment
Continued field testing at music events.



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