Rahul Dhadke, an alumnus of DM Indian Institute of Science (IISc), with his design mates at Goldmedal India Electricals, are winners of the Red Dot Design Award: Design Concept 2025 for the “LOOM” Switch – which features an innovative design element of cloth integration. The Loom switch introduces a new take on a household essential, integrating fabric as a functional element—a first in switch design. Drawing inspiration from mid-century design sensibilities, Loom blends a retro-futuristic aesthetic with modern interactive technology. Loom is both intuitive and tactile, crafted using natural materials like fabric and wood to create a warm, yet cutting-edge user experience.
LOOM reimagines how we engage with everyday objects. Drawing inspiration from mid-century design, this retro-futuristic module combines elegance with advanced interactive technology, responding to user inputs with precision. Crafted from premium natural materials, it features fabric for softness and adaptability, paired with wooden frame panels that add depth and a timeless appeal. The dynamic interplay between fabric’s inherent flexibility and ambient light transforms the switch into a sensory masterpiece, enveloping it in understated luxury. The switches rise gracefully from the surface, seamlessly integrated into the overall form, embodying the essence of sculptural elegance. A gentle press reveals a soft, ambient glow, harmonizing texture and illumination for a truly immersive experience. The regulator’s form evokes the imagery of a celestial sphere descending from above, gracefully shaping the surface of the switch plate. The grooves along its surface invite users to scroll intuitively. As the sphere rotates, the textured pattern provides subtle feedback, making each adjustment feel deliberate and precise. This dynamic interaction is further enhanced by an integrated LED feedback system, which responds to the user input by softly illuminating and adjusting its intensity to indicate the fan speed, creating an immersive and sensory-rich experience.
Souvik Das, Dikshant Jain, Pratik Bhongale, Souvik Ghosh (Design Head)
