Building on specimen analysis of the blue-eyed ensign wasp, this project translates abstracted biological diagrams into a light sculpture that explores form, shadow, and spatial experience. Rather than producing a literal representation, the design interprets the specimen’s geometry and pattern through structures that engage transparency, opacity, and light diffusion.

An iterative prototyping process using sustainable, humble materials allowed for refinement of both structure and craft while prioritizing the human experience of light. Digital modeling in Rhino 8 supported the development of dimensioned drawings and assembly diagrams, complementing the physical object. The final piece bridges research and abstraction, transforming natural morphology into a functional design object.