Ecodesign and innovation: the commitment to light quality and sustainability

How Icone Luce integrates ecodesign into its lighting products.

Sustainability has become a central challenge for product design, and lighting is no exception. In this context, Icone has embraced the principles of ecodesign, not as mere compliance with new European regulations but as an opportunity to create lamps that unite aesthetics, well-being, and respect for the environment. The commitment to a more sustainable future is at the heart of our innovation activities, as explained by Marco Pagnoncelli, designer of the company.

Ecodesign according to Icone

The European ecodesign regulation aims to ensure more sustainable products, designed to reduce their environmental impact throughout their life cycle. For Icone Luce, this means producing lamps that are not only aesthetically appealing but also easily disassembled, repairable, and recyclable, as well as durable. The use of materials such as aluminum and wood promotes sustainability, while the use of plastic is carefully considered to ensure proper disassembly and recycling at the end of the product’s life cycle.

“We are striving to make every component of our lamps as dismountable as possible,” says Pagnoncelli. “This also applies to cables and wires, which should be easily replaced and recycled to reduce the overall environmental impact.” This commitment reflects the direction set by regulations and represents a deliberate choice for Icone to provide customers with a quality product designed for the long term.

Improving light quality for well-being

Another crucial aspect of ecodesign is improving the quality of light emitted by lighting fixtures. Pagnoncelli explains how Icone is increasingly focusing on high-quality LEDs, capable of providing a high color rendering index (CRI). “The CRI is fundamental for light quality: the closer it gets to 100, the closer the light is to the color rendering we see in sunlight,” continues the designer. “For Icone, it is essential that the light emitted does not alter the perception of illuminated objects because good design should enhance forms and colors, not distort them.”

Additionally, Icone is adopting solutions to minimize light flicker, which can negatively affect the well-being of sensitive individuals. This type of technological research allows Icone to offer comfortable, high-quality lighting, ensuring a healthier visual environment.

Innovation in materials and finishes

Another area of work is the finishes of the lamps. Icone is investing in environmentally safer coating technologies, using materials that reduce environmental impact without compromising aesthetic quality. “Where we can apply these solutions immediately, we do so without hesitation,” states Pagnoncelli. This approach demonstrates the company’s commitment to not waiting for regulatory requirements but instead anticipating trends towards sustainability.

Lighting as a sensory experience

The adoption of LEDs with suitable color temperatures is another important step towards enhancing well-being in living spaces. Icone has focused on using lights with a 2700K color temperature—a warm tone that offers a visual comfort similar to natural light. “The right light is essential for ensuring people’s well-being, especially for creating more welcoming and comfortable atmospheres,” Pagnoncelli explains.

This attention to detail is part of a broader philosophy that views light as a fundamental element of well-being in both living and working environments.

A future of continuous innovation

Looking at ecodesign means not only complying with European standards but also seeing them as an opportunity for improvement. Every new rule is a step towards greater quality assurance for consumers, and Icone is committed to moving in this direction, investing in research and development to provide increasingly high-performing and sustainable solutions.

“Regulations give us the incentive to constantly improve,” concludes Pagnoncelli. “This means intervening in the core of the lamps—the LEDs and transformers—without affecting aesthetics, while constantly enhancing light quality and overall sustainability.”

In a world where design must be not only beautiful but also responsible, Icone Luce continues to strive to create products that illuminate spaces and also the future of our planet.