Muji

The Muji Vase Lamp redefines home essentials by merging ambient lighting, plant care, and air humidification into one elegantly minimalist design. Inspired by Muji’s signature aesthetic, this lamp was created as part of Muji’s initiative to revamp its lighting products while maintaining a cohesive brand identity.

Designed to complement modern, clutter-free spaces, the Muji Vase Lamp features a removable water reservoir that allows users to place small plants like lilies or roses without interfering with the electronics.The lamp is activated through an intuitive Squish Press feature, offering adjustable dimming, timer settings, and smart control via the Muji Home App.By integrating functionality with simplicity, the Muji Vase Lamp brings warmth, tranquility, and efficiency into contemporary living spaces.

Date
2024 - 2025
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Insight: Touch Is the First Sense at Night

At night, vision is limited and the body relies heavily on touch. Research in sensory and sleep-focused design shows that soft, rounded forms and tactile materials help reduce cognitive load and promote relaxation. Objects that feel safe and familiar—like stones or pebbles—encourage calm, instinctive interaction without fully waking the body.

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SOLUTION

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Solution: A Soft, Pebble-Shaped Silicone Lamp

The Mujii Vase Lamp was designed as a soft, oblate, pebble-like form with a silicone exterior that feels warm, gentle, and comforting to the touch. Instead of buttons, the lamp uses a squish-activated interface, allowing users to turn on the light with a simple press—no searching, no sharp feedback, no visual strain.

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From Sleep Ritual to Focused Solitude

Beyond nighttime use, the lamp also functions as a study and reading light, creating a quiet zone of focus and solitude. The same softness that comforts at night supports longer periods of calm concentration, turning the lamp into a ritual object—one that users associate with rest, focus, and intentional moments.

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Care for living things

The lamp was first designed around the body—touch, sleep, and focus.
The plant sanctuary emerged naturally as a way to extend that calm into care for living things.The small plant or flower in the Mujii Vase Lamp represents more than decoration—it acts as a quiet presence in the room. In moments of solitude, rest, or focus, it becomes a gentle reminder of life and care, much like a silent friend sharing the space with you.By placing the plant at the center of the lamp, the object shifts from being purely functional to relational. You’re not just turning on a light—you’re tending to something living. This subtle act of care builds emotional attachment and routine, especially in environments where people often feel alone.

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Support for Body & Mind

The built-in mini humidifier extends the lamp’s core purpose: creating a comfortable, supportive environment for both body and mind. Just as the soft light and tactile form calm the senses, the gentle mist supports breathing, skin comfort, and overall well-being—especially at night or during long periods of focus.

Rather than introducing a separate appliance, the humidifier is quietly embedded into an object already present in moments of rest, study, and solitude. This keeps the experience intentional and uncluttered, aligning with Muji’s philosophy of doing more with less.

Why This Matters for Muji

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Emotional & Sensory

While Muji excels at minimalist aesthetics, this design addresses a gap in sensory-first interaction. The Mujii Vase Lamp elevates minimalism by making it emotionally and physically intuitive, transforming lighting from a functional object into a comforting ritual companion.

Why People Need This

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Comfort, ease, and calm

At night, when people wake up disoriented, harsh light and hard buttons feel stressful. A soft, tactile lamp lets them interact without fully waking up.

Before sleep, people crave rituals that help them unwind. Gentle light, mist, and touch create a predictable, soothing routine the body can relax into.

During focus or study, people want solitude without overstimulation. A warm, contained glow helps create a quiet mental boundary for concentration.

In small homes, clutter adds stress. One object that replaces multiple devices simplifies both space and mind.

MARKET VALIDATION

Insight (Backed by Data):

Many urban dwellers struggle with poor indoor air quality, lack of calming sensory experiences, and disjointed wellness tools (separate lamps, humidifiers, planters), making spaces feel cluttered and unintentional.
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Design Overview

The Mujii Vase Lamp is a multi-sensory wellness object designed for modern minimal living. Working across Industrial Design, Packaging, Design Direction, and UI/UX, the project harmonizes form, function, and feeling into a singular, calming experience. Each touchpoint—from the tactile silicone body to the seamless app—was thoughtfully crafted to reflect Muji’s ethos of simplicity, clarity, and presence.

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Analysis

Our mission is to provide an unforgettable experience for every event host and guest.

Our venue allows your guests to get a first-hand experience with what it’s like to live and relax amongst vineyards. With our sunset views, held during peak sunsets, your guest can toast their drinks over incredible landscapes as far back as an eye can see. With fine wines and upscale events, your guests will never forget this special moment.

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Features Designed for the senses.

Sculptural Calm

Designed for the senses, the Mujii Vase Lamp soothes with light, mist, and nature in a single serene form.

Silicone Exterior

The soft silicone exterior invites touch, adding a gentle, tactile warmth to the lamp’s calming presence.

Squish Activated

Squish-to-activate adds a playful, intuitive touch—lighting up the moment with a simple press.

A Sanctuary for plants

A hidden reservoir transforms the lamp into a quiet sanctuary for small plants, blending nature with design.

Accessibility

Designed with simplicity in mind, its intuitive features and tactile controls make calm accessible to everyone.

Smart Alerts

"Transform your space with a smart alert lamp that notifies you with color-coded signals for every important event."

Presets

"Effortlessly enhance your experience with customizable presets, designed to fit your style and needs in a single touch."

Usb fast Charging

"Power up in no time with fast charging that gets you back to full battery in a flash."

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Analysis

Our mission is to provide an unforgettable experience for every event host and guest.

Our venue allows your guests to get a first-hand experience with what it’s like to live and relax amongst vineyards. With our sunset views, held during peak sunsets, your guest can toast their drinks over incredible landscapes as far back as an eye can see. With fine wines and upscale events, your guests will never forget this special moment.

Our team

Meet the

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Design for The Senses.

The Squish - Light, Mist  & Mood all in one App

Mist your Desk, Nourish your Garden, and  change your mood.

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"Connected Calm"

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Mood Setting
Set the tone of your space with a soft, ambient glow designed to calm the senses.

Whether you're reading, meditating, or winding down, the light adjusts gently to your mood.

Breathing rhythms and mist sync in harmony, turning your room into a peaceful retreat.
Out of Water
Your vase lamp is taking a pause — the water reservoir is empty.

To continue enjoying mist and ambiance, simply refill with clean water.

A subtle reminder for self-care — even beauty needs replenishing.
Mood Preset: Meditative Glow
A gentle, pulsating light synced with breath.

Center yourself in silence or sound.

Auto-dims over time to ease your thoughts inward.
Mist Setting
Infuse the air with a gentle, cool mist that refreshes and hydrates your space.

Perfect for relaxation, skincare, or deep focus moments.

Paired with ambient lighting, the mist brings a spa-like calm into your daily routine.
Timer Mode
Set it and forget it — your lamp follows your rhythm.

Choose from 1, 2, or 4-hour sessions to match your routine.

Designed for peace of mind, so your space feels just right, right on time.

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Outcome

A three-in-one design that fuses soft lighting, gentle mist, and natural greenery into a single sculptural form. Inspired by Muji’s ethos, it brings calm, clarity, and care into compact spaces — enabling urban dwellers to create intentional ambiance without visual or spatial noise.

From Sketch to Concept

Ideation Process

Exploring Form and Function
Phase:
  • Initial sketches exploring various shapes and configurations.
  • Consideration of user interaction and spatial harmony.
A collage of hand-drawn sketches and early 3D models.

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