Design Brief

The creation of a lighting system whose shape and light output sensitivity alters in response to environmental changes including ambient light intensity, temperature and humidity.

Inspiration

The Stimuli light draws inspiration from the behaviour of plants and how they respond to changes in their environment such as sunlight exposure. The device communicates changes in its immediate surroundings using semantics associated with changes in colour, movement and shape. The differing effects of the light create an atmosphere reflective of the subtle changes happening around it. a live representation of several chosen elemental factors , thus giving more character, interest and life to the immediate surroundings.

Concept

Using the semantics of light intensity, colour and shape of the orb can allow for many different feelings to be experienced. The light can almost appear to have the character of its natural external environment..

Market

Standard lighting provides an artificial, characterless and ultimately sterile experience. There is a growing niche market to supply high value lights that can offer relaxing environments. Personal wellbeing is enhanced by enabling its owners to stay more in touch with aspects of their surroundings during the course of their busy lives.