INHO

The INHO Lamp emerges from a reflection on the cycles of matter and the enduring nature of traditions. Inspired by Magusto, a Portuguese celebration associated with Saint Martin’s Day on November 11, the project reinterprets the relationship between chestnuts, fire, and light.

Using chestnut waste, a central element of this tradition, the project explores the transformation of discarded organic matter into a contemporary lighting object. Its composition also incorporates food waste from the restaurant industry, such as eggshells and soy, further promoting the valorization of food by-products through material experimentation.

100% bio-based and fully recyclable material.

Many waste materials are discarded without their true potential being recognized. The INHO Lamp emerges from the valorization of these resources, transforming chestnut shells, soy residues, and eggshells into a new biodegradable material. Through design, these by-products are given a new purpose, resulting in an object that brings together sustainability, material experimentation, and cultural identity.

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In Portugal, November 11 is marked by the celebration of Magusto, a tradition that brings people together around the warmth of bonfires, the aroma of roasted chestnuts, and shared moments. Whether through gatherings with family and friends or around the iconic roasted chestnut carts that line the streets, this celebration keeps an important part of Portuguese cultural identity alive.

It is at this intersection of tradition and contemporary life that I believe in the potential of design, its ability to reinterpret customs, value resources, and explore new solutions that extend the meaning of these moments.

The INHO Lamp emerges from this reflection, transforming food-related waste into a new object where memory, sustainability, and design come together.

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