(Denmark) – Louis Poulsen has announced the launch of the Rumee portable lamp, marking the first design collaboration between the renowned Danish lighting brand and industrial designer Gabriel Tan, recently named Louis Poulsen’s Designer of the Year 2025.

The Rumee portable lamp embodies Tan’s signature approach to tactile, emotionally resonant design. Its sculptural yet practical form invites users to interact with it, to hold, move, and experience light in a more personal way. Designed for versatility, the lamp can be carried easily from room to room or used outdoors, offering a balance between function and craftsmanship that reflects both Tan’s design philosophy and Louis Poulsen’s dedication to timeless lighting solutions.

For Tan, the journey to becoming a globally recognised designer began in an unexpected place. While training to become a combat officer in the Navy, he discovered a collection of design books at the National Library of Singapore. “I fell in love with design that day and eventually realised I wanted to be a designer,” Tan recalls. “So, I decided to give up my Navy career and enrolled at the National University of Singapore to study industrial design.”

Now based in Portugal, Tan leads studios in both Porto and Singapore. This transcontinental setup enables him and his team to draw from a broad spectrum of cultural and aesthetic influences, an approach that is evident in Rumee’s design language.

With its distinctive asymmetrical form and soft, ambient glow, the Rumee reflects Tan’s belief that good design should engage both the eyes and the hands. The lamp is not only an object of beauty but also one of everyday utility – a companion piece that fits seamlessly into modern living spaces.

The release of the Rumee portable lamp celebrates the convergence of two design philosophies: Louis Poulsen’s heritage of creating lighting that shapes spaces and emotions, and Gabriel Tan’s contemporary sensibility that bridges continents and cultures.

Rumee is available now through Louis Poulsen’s official retailers and online store.

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