MND INNER CORE (CONCEPT DIRECTION v1)
ATMOSPHERE BY CHOICE
The MND Inner Core is designed as a restrained architectural atmosphere object.
Rather than functioning as a traditional candle vessel, the object is intended to shape light,
mood and spatial presence through controlled material behavior and subtle reveal logic.
The object is designed to stand independently while remaining compatible with a future outer shell system.
OBJECT PRINCIPLES
• One monolithic glass object
• Softened square geometry
• Integrated shadow base rim
• Subtle offset vertical reveal
• Warm diffused glow behavior
• Matte restrained exterior
• Atmosphere over decoration
Current Direction:
Geometry: 100×100×120 MM
Material:
Smoked glass body
Finish:
Matte exterior soft-touch feel
Reveal:
Integrated matte translucent reveal
(not transparent / not open)
Reveal behavior:
The reveal softly diffuses warm inner light without fully exposing the flame.
Base:
Integrated inset shadow rim for subtle floating presence.
MATERIAL & DETAIL STUDIES
The MND Inner Core is designed around restrained material behavior rather than decorative expression.
Surface softness, glow diffusion, edge transitions and shadow interaction are treated as core elements of the object experience.
The reveal is intentionally integrated within the same material language to create a subtle atmospheric emergence rather than a visible opening or transparent window.
Material direction currently focuses on:
• Smoked glass density
• Matte exterior tactility
• Controlled translucency behavior
• Warm diffused inner glow
• Soft edge reflections
• Quiet shadow interaction
Geometry: 100×100×120 MM
QUESTIONS FOR PARTNERS
Is integrated translucency within one glass body achievable?
Which glass production methods would best support this geometry?
What tolerances are realistic for matte translucent zones?
Which finishing techniques support soft tactile matte surfaces?
What prototype MOQ range would be expected?
What tooling considerations apply to this geometry?
What thermal limitations should be considered?
Technical drawing
