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Nightside’s ambient lamp rethinks the reading light


Nightside is the brainchild of Jess Gupta. The $350 LED bedside lamp is an intentionally simple product. It doesn't have Wi-Fi or Alexa built in, but it

There’s also the ever-present looming threat of his designs getting ripped off and reproduced cheaply by a factory in China, but Gupta has fortified his invention with a utility patent for the optical projection system. The founder isn’t planning to stop at just the lamp, but is considering a range of products that “enrich the bedtime ritual,” focusing on lighting solutions and accessories that cater to the bedside area. Doubtful — but his journey serves as a reminder that personal passion and building companies that scratch your own itch continue to be an interesting way to flex those maker muscles.

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