About us

Story

Welcome to Formation Lights. I'm Ryan, the founder. This journey began in my second year of design study in Dunedin, where I showcased my first prototype of the Tussock Light Shade in my end of year exhibition. Soon after, inquiries started rolling in, and within twelve months, my light shades were available in lighting stores across New Zealand.

Formation Lights crafts bespoke, eco-friendly lighting and furniture inspired by nature. We blend sustainable materials with innovative craftsmanship, ensuring each piece is handcrafted for high quality and a reduced environmental footprint. Our goal is to bring nature into homes through our naturally inspired designs.

Form and Creation as one.

1st Exhibition

This is a snapshot of the very first Tussock Lamp and Tussock lightshade on display at my 2nd year of study exhibition. Talking to people and seeing how they reacted to my porducts sparked my motivation to bring this product to market. Small beginnings.

Design

I handle a bit of everything as a designer—from initial sketches and packaging to the final build. I love blending style with function and taking an idea from a rough concept to a polished reality. I’m pretty big on the details, so I make sure every element feels right before calling it done.

Auckland Home Show 24

Formation Lights had the opportunity to exhibit lighting and furniture at the Auckland Home Show. This was a huge success, gaining alot of exposure for the brand, future leads and sales. I look forward to anymore opportunities like this in the future as I learn't so much.

Tsujiri cafe Albany

A recent client commissioned a full cafe fit-out with 13 custom light shades. This was one of my largest projects to date, and the result was stunning—perfectly complementing the Japanese cafe’s vibe and aesthetic.

Auckland Home and Garden Show 25

Auckland Home Show 25

Another Successful show.