In an industry where designers typically struggle to protect their work against unauthorized or low-cost reproductions, Lindsey Adelman has taken a bold step. The talented artist/designer recently relaunched her web presence, and there, among the hand-blown glass and custom metal ceiling fixtures that sell from $3,600 to over $20,000 (depending upon the number of globes desired), is the “you make it” chandelier. Adelman provides detailed drawings, step-by-step instructions, and a materials list complete with recommended sources so that fans of her work can make their own Adelman-designed piece. At least two have done so successfully, and one estimates the cost of materials at $120, plus their labor. Comments in the shelter blog world have been unanimously positive in response to Adelman’s generous gift to the DIY community, but we’re curious as to how other designers and design retailers, especially those whose product offering is readily “knockoffable”, will react to this foray into open source product design. From the Product Placement perspective, it is an illuminating insight into Adelman’s approach to design, but we do wonder if it may lessen the perceived value of her custom work. In other words, this artful experiment may not serve her long-term business well.