Lighting News: Tom Dixon Re-imagines his JACK Light for the Outdoors

British designer Tom Dixon has announced the reintroduction and evolution of one of his most recognisable designs, the JACK light, presenting a contemporary update of the iconic object nearly three decades after its original debut.

Tom Dixon's JACK Portable lights with the new GROOVE Lounge Chair in Putty.

First developed in 1997, the JACK light emerged from Dixon’s early experimentation with rotational moulding and quickly gained acclaim as a multi-functional lighting object. Now re-imagined for modern living, the new JACK Portable light has been redesigned as a cordless, rechargeable and fully waterproof solution suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.

A key development in the new iteration is its outdoor-ready specification. Engineered with an IP65 rating, the JACK Portable light marks the brand’s first fully certified IP65 outdoor luminaire. It is designed to operate reliably across a wide temperature range, from -20 to 50 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for year-round use in varied climates.

The new JACK Portable light is scheduled to launch in the spring and will be available from February 2026 through Tom Dixon flagship stores, selected key stockists, and online at tomdixon.net.

Portability is central to the updated design. The light features a durable matte white shade that emits a soft, diffused glow, while its cordless construction allows it to be easily moved and positioned as required. A button-operated dimmer offers continuous adjustment from low light to full brightness, and the lights can be stacked in groups of up to three, reinforcing their functional versatility.

The original JACK light drew inspiration from tetrapod concrete coastal defence structures and was recognised with Millennium Mark status by the British Government in 1997. It remains part of the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in the United States.

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About Tom Dixon

Tom Dixon is a British designer recognised internationally for his innovative contributions to furniture, lighting and interior design. Rising to prominence in the late 1980s, he became known for his experimental approach to materials and manufacturing, particularly in metalwork and industrial processes. In 2002, he founded the Tom Dixon brand, which has since grown into a global design studio and manufacturer, with products represented in leading museums and institutions worldwide. Dixon’s work is characterised by sculptural form, material experimentation and a distinctly British design sensibility.

The Tom Dixon Global Flagship Shop is located in the heart of London’s Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, at 4–10 Bagley Walk. The space serves as the principal retail and showroom destination for Tom Dixon’s full range of lighting, furniture, home accessories and design objects, presenting the brand’s distinctive aesthetic in a purpose-designed environment. The flagship is integrated within a broader creative complex that also houses Dixon’s headquarters and studio facilities, with exposed brickwork and industrial architecture reflecting both the locale’s heritage and the brand’s design ethos.