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2025 | Professional

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Pininfarina x VISO: A Childhood Dream

Entrant Company

Pininfarina of America

Category

Lighting Design - Visitor Experience & Museum Exhibition

Client's Name

VISO Lighting

Country / Region

United States

A seamless fusion of art, technology, and craftsmanship, A Childhood Dream is a sculptural lighting collection designed by Pininfarina and engineered by VISO Inc. The collection transforms light into a storytelling medium, evoking childhood imagination through ethereal, cloud-inspired forms that redefine the boundaries of architectural lighting.

Suspended in mid-air, the four sculptural light fixtures are meticulously crafted from polished stainless steel, their reflective surfaces interacting dynamically with surrounding light and movement. Each piece is illuminated from within, producing a soft, dreamlike glow that enhances its floating effect. Integrated DMX lighting control enables precise manipulation of brightness, color temperature, and dynamic effects, allowing for an immersive interplay of light and shadow.

The fixtures are more than sources of illumination—they are artistic statements. The highly complex fabrication process combines advanced materials with precision engineering, ensuring seamless construction and durability while maintaining the fixtures’ delicate, cloud-like appearance. Their mirror-like finish enhances reflectivity, capturing ambient light and the surrounding environment to create an ever-changing visual experience.

Designed to transcend functionality, these lighting sculptures offer an emotional and sensory experience, engaging viewers through their interplay with soundscapes and digital projections. The integration of lighting with narrative-driven design underscores the philosophy shared by Pininfarina and VISO: lighting is not just about visibility—it is about evoking emotions and transforming spaces into extraordinary experiences.

A Childhood Dream exemplifies the power of lighting to merge innovation with artistic expression, demonstrating how functional luminaires can become immersive sculptural elements. Whether in architectural installations, luxury interiors, or gallery spaces, this collection challenges conventional lighting design, proving that light itself can be the medium of storytelling.





Names + titles of individuals involved in the project:

Paolo Trevisan - Vice President of Design

Samuele Sordi - Chief Architect Officer

Sara Shelton - Lead Interior Designer

Francisco Barboza - Design Manager IDX

Alexis Dimaguila - Industrial Designer

Glen George - Transportation Designer

Credits

Vice President of Design
Paolo Trevisan
Chief Architect Officer
Samuele Sordi
Lead Interior Designer
Sara Shelton
Design Manager IDX
Francisco Barboza
Industrial Designer
Alexis Dimaguila
Transportation Designer
Glen George
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