Lumio pitch the most important 30second answer ever. Lumio is a dynamic, multifunctional lamp that conceals itself in the form of a hardcover book. The book light came very beautifully presented packaging and included a user manual, micro usb charging cable, pu strap, and a pair of magnetic wooden pegs. The sharks looked a little dubious as max mentioned. I was inspired by this project called the rolling bridge in. Max gunawan pitches lumio, a selfdescribed book lamp, in shark tank episode 619. A wide variety of lumio book lamp options are available to you, such as color, type, and battery type. From shark tank to moma lumios book light goes from. Lumio makes a flexible, portable lamp that folds into a compact book. I wanted to translate this idea into a smaller scale, functional object. Max gunawan of san francisco, california is the inventor of lumio, a modern lamp that looks like a notebook when folded closed. An artful combination of gadgetry and illumination, lumio s unique line of book shaped lamps were unveiled on mark cubans hit abc show, shark tank, and have been a huge success ever since. Lumio opens to 360 degrees and comes with a custom microusb charger, magnetic wooden pegs for mounting, and a beautiful leather strap for hanging.
There is a staticsolid and cyclical lighting modes. See more ideas about shark tank, shark and shark tank success. Transform lumio into many shapes to meet your needs. Every shark jumps into the water for lumio, a unique and beautiful portable lighting product, on the season 6 week14 episode of shark tank on abc. Lumio, created by max gunawan and pitched in season 6 of shark tank, is a lamp disguised as a hardcover book. The lumio a portable and compact book that unfolds into a cool modern lamp to provide lighting when you need it. In fact, the product has already had a successful kickstarter. For the past year or so, i have been inundated with complaints about a shark tank skin care scam. An artful combination of gadgetry and illumination, lumios unique line of bookshaped lamps were unveiled on mark cubans hit abc show, shark tank, and have been a huge success ever since. Ive always been fascinated with objects or architecture that can be transformed into multiple shapes and serve multiple functions. Lumio is powered by highoutput rechargeable batteries that provide 500 lumens of light that lasts for 8 hours. Lumio is a commune in the hautecorse department of france on the island of corsica. Lumio foldable modern light that folds seen on shark tank.
The socalled biggest deal in shark tank history is a total scam. Lumio produces a portable lamp with the ability to fan out 360 degrees and is cleverly disguised as a book. Lumio lighting that unfolds like a book shark tank. Lumio unfolds from a book into a multipurpose portable lamp.
Charging the lamp is also easy since it comes with a usb port. The lumio was designed by max gunawan, a jakartaborn designer now living in san francisco, with a penchant for multifaceted, multifunctional products. Today lumio has been covered in publications from the wall street journal to gq, featured in new york citys museum of modern art design store, and was named one of the top 10 most innovative crowdfunded companies by entrepreneur magazine. I saw these on shark tank and i need these for our house. The 15 most successful shark tank products fortune. He demonstrated the ability to turn the book into a 360 degree light, and its directional. Lumio is a sleek, modern led lamp that magically unfolds from a book becoming a beautiful light source no matter where you are. Luminaid was featured on abcs shark tank, received offers from all five sharks, and made a deal with the billionaire investor mark cuban in 2015.
For a lowkey guy, max gunawan certainly knows how to lure a crowd of investors. Luminaid shark tank update press release solar light. Lumio is an led book lamp that would make any design geek squeal with delight. On friday night, well see max gunawan pitch lumio on a new episode of shark tank. Lumio founder max gunawan, from san francisco, was an exarchitect with an inventive streak and a big project in mind. About lumio make life better by making simple, beautiful, and functional products. The micro usb charging port is positioned discreetly on the inside edge of the book. The light it gives out is diffused by the translucent tyvek material which makes up the pages of the book. Lumio starts out as a closed book, and like a book, when opened, lumio enchants you and tells a story. From shark tank to moma lumios book light goes from reality. With the sharks, it is all about profit margins and robert was quick to ask about the cost and retail.
Fridays episode of shark tank turned into a feeding frenzy when all. The shark tank is about taking your business idea to the sharks who want to tear off the best part of the business for themselves, so anyone who winds up pitching must know what they are looking for otherwise desperation can have them ending up with a raw deal. Lumio is the first product from a studio dedicated to helping people. Lumio is inspired by the idea of an illuminated book, it unfolds from a book into a lamp. Heres what else you should know about shark tank s latest. Lumio can be found online, select stores, and museums in san fransico and new york. Max gunawan showing off his lumio product on the set of shark tank. From cupcakes to christmas sweaters, these products have proven to be the most successful shark tank investments. Earlier this year, all five shark tank hosts wanted a piece of his company, lumio. Why all 5 shark tank hosts wanted a piece of lumio. Lumio lighting that unfolds like a book shark tank products. From shark tank to moma lumios book light goes from reality tv to art museum posted on 09072018 by cj wang 2 comments when max gunawan brought his invention to the shark tank, all judges saw the potential we like about this product.
Startup life why all 5 shark tank hosts wanted a piece of lumio fridays episode of shark tank turned into a feeding frenzy when all five hosts made competing offers for innovative lighting. All you need to to is open the book to turn on the light and close it to turn it off, no switches or buttons. What looks like a book unfolds to reveal tyvek pages illuminated by. Get creative and let your own story unfold, with lumio s brilliantly brainy design.
Why we chose this lumio was born from san franciscobased designer max gunawans fascination with the functional potential of origami and his desire to create a flexible, adaptable lighting solution. Jan 25, 2020 a multifunctional modern lamp that unfolds from a book. Where to buy shark tanks lumio, an led lamp unlike any other. A modern lamp that unfolds from a book and gives you the freedom to experience beautiful lighting wherever you are. Jan 20, 2015 startup life why all 5 shark tank hosts wanted a piece of lumio fridays episode of shark tank turned into a feeding frenzy when all five hosts made competing offers for innovative lighting. A multifunctional modern lamp that unfolds from a book. Born in jakarta, max is currently based in san francisco. Max is an architect who was conceptualizing a modular folding home when he scaled down due to lack of funding. The original lumio book lamp is available on amazon too since shark tank, lumio. Anmixinussbedside novelty folding book lamp,pu leather book light, usb rechargable book shaped light, 5 colors led table lamp for decor, magnetic design creative gift 4.
Jan, 2015 max gunawan pitches lumio, a selfdescribed book lamp, in shark tank episode 619. Here are the 15 best investments each shark has made on shark. This weeks all new shark tank features some innovative new products, and a highly anticipated update from the ladies who brought you hold your haunches. The pages of the book lights up in variety of colours. Here are the 15 best investments each shark has made on. Gunawan started a feeding frenzy as all of the investors bid on lumio. It looks like one of the most unique books youll ever see.
Since the show is publicized in almost every corner of the world, by the time the show ended, he had received 3,000 orders. Lumio can be used to light any space, indoor or out. Portable origami lights in folding book format lumio is a portable folding book lamp with an origami fan shape reminiscent of traditional chinese lanterns. About shelterbox international ngo shelterbox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crisis. The lamp can open 360 degrees and comes with a custom microusb charger, magnetic. Lumio founder max gunawan pitches his foldable lamp. He decided to take the concept and reduce the scale of it to a folding lamp alone, max had a habit of.