2023 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Luminous Solace

Entrant Company

Reina Suyeon Mun

Category

Lighting Design - Interactive Lighting Products

Client's Name

MIT

Country / Region

United States

Luminous Solace is an interactive chromatic light that beckons users to embark on an exploratory journey into the soothing and comforting experience of fidgeting motions with light and colors. The light comes with a peripheral tactile fidgeting device, designed with an assortment of textures and touch-sensitive switches for haptic interactions. The device interacts with the lighting object with convex diffusor, which casts a variety of colorscapes that transform in response to fidgeting motions. Participants can use the tactile switches to toggle between the five colorscape integrated into Luminous Solace.

As the participant fondle and massage the fidget device with their hands, the recurrent motions influence the color dynamics, modifying its hues, patterns, dimensions, and compositions. Subsequently, these alterations permeate the encompassing space, generating a distinct manifestation of emotional comfort and tranquility. The amalgamation of tactile manipulation and luminance cultivates a serene encounter, fostering an atmosphere of calmness and equilibrium. Perhaps this is a way to unwind after a long day at work, walking into a darkened room with nothing but a glowing array of mesmerizing colors and lights in the corner.

Luminous Solace facilitates an immersive environment that encourages users to delve into the therapeutic experiences of tactile engagement while simultaneously accentuating the impact of chromatic and luminous elements on human perception and emotion. The interactive lighting provides a prospect for participants to interface with radiance via haptic and sensory modalities, thereby fostering a deeper connection between our sensory, bodies and the minds. Luminous Solace is more than just an immersive light, it is about creating a space for emotional comfort and well-being.

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