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Alt Luminaire

Material: Glass

Duration: 10 weeks

Solo Project

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Making our technology invisible. A lamp that encourages a more deliberate interaction, something you engage with affectionately and take a moment to appreciate.

What if we could peek into our technology?

For years we've been consumed by our thick black squares (mobile devices) we forget it what goes on behind it.

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Research What stimulates the youth?

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Understanding older kids.

Their stimulation: Tik Tok, Instagram

Understanding iPad kids.

His stimulation: YouTube, 7th-grade physics textbook.

Drawing parallels

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Embodying it in my design

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Planning with technical drawings.​

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Model Making + Prototyping

I conducted multiple iterations to gain an understanding of which gear ratios would yield the most optimal results.

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palm sized works - like 

prototype

dimmer attached to circuit

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low fidelity

small turn ratio

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Real world activities with my transparent device

crossing the road

on the bench

grocery shopping at trader joes

in the park

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Keyshot Animation

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Playing

To start my exploration, I opted to utilize a film slide featuring a photograph taken by my cousin, capturing the essence of a serene beach.

The image showcases a sandy shore, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

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Special thanks to:
Studio Photography: Shirene Anand
Models: Diya Ranga & Dev Makker 

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