hyper reality
An insane view of the future of augmented reality. See for yourself…it’s especially trippy when the AR restarts in the grocery store, revealing that the person is in a humble food aisle. I poised this question before, but what are the implications … Continue reading hyper reality
LG OLED’s future vision video
Much like Microsoft’s and Corning’s awesome vision-of-the-future videos, LG Display released an amazing concept showing their vision for OLED displays. Via FlatPanels HD. I captured a few screenshots for posterity: Continue reading LG OLED’s future vision video
holst center: integration of LED and OLED into textiles
Margreet de Kok, Senior Researcher at the Holst Centre, shows different methods to integrate OLEDs and LEDs in textile. Continue reading holst center: integration of LED and OLED into textiles
mercedes benz eq concept car
Mercedes Benz revealed its new “EQ” electric concept car, which is clearly aimed at being a Tesla-killer. Nevertheless, the light effects embedded throughout the exterior and interior of the car are quite intriguing – but I have to wonder exactly … Continue reading mercedes benz eq concept car
using embedded lighting in office environments
I’ve advocated in many forums that embedded lighting, particularly fusing patterns of light into architectural wall and ceiling surfaces, will become a major trend going forward, especially in office applications. My theory is that in natural settings we humans are instinctively … Continue reading using embedded lighting in office environments
naked approach
Naked Approach is a Finnish research consortium that is focused on exploring a “Nordic perspective to gadget‐free hyperconnected environments.” To quote their site: In our vision, the digital surroundings will form an “omnipotential” environment around the user, providing all the … Continue reading naked approach
lightcloud by rab lighting
An interesting new lighting control system called Lightcloud from RAB Lighting was just launched. They promote it as a “ground up” system design and I can see why. I don’t normally review specific manufacturers product launches (especially since I work for … Continue reading lightcloud by rab lighting
versace store berlin
Last week I had a few free hours to explore Berlin and Versace’s new store in the Kurfürstendamm high-street area really caught my eye. They make use of decorative surface-mount track lighting that becomes a very brand-appropriate addition to the architecture, while … Continue reading versace store berlin
layers of eye candy
Check out my posting “Layers of Eye Candy” on Philips Lighting’s Future of Light blog where I explore using layers of embedded lighting in retail applications. Continue reading layers of eye candy
POP home switch by logitech
Computer peripherals maker Logitech launched a battery operated, wireless smart home switch called “POP”. They’re labeling it a “home” switch instead of “light” switch because they’re promoting it as both a light and music controller, compatible with a wide variety … Continue reading POP home switch by logitech
star wars – the empire’s embedded lighting
Star War’s iconic lighting panels embedded into the walls of the Empire’s cruisers and Death Star apparently originated when the director of photography Gilbert Taylor found the original set designs by John Barry to be “like a coal mine – all black and … Continue reading star wars – the empire’s embedded lighting
responsive emotional control of lighting
With the advancement of camera vision systems, digitally controlled light fixtures and IP-networked controls, architectural lighting systems are poised for tremendous application innovations. One example is as such: In a conference room, a stereo vision system tracks the number of … Continue reading responsive emotional control of lighting
grundig connected home – IFA 2016
Via Designboom: Interesting product concept by Grundig showing projected controls for kitchen appliances. I assume they are using a camera vision system as the control detection interface, with the camera and projector built into the vent hood above. Continue reading grundig connected home – IFA 2016
driving sensations
I listen to a great podcast on design and architecture called DnA from Los Angeles radio station KCRW. DnA recently discussed a design studio called “Driving Sensations” conducted by the ArtCenter College of Design that focused on the design possibilities of modern autonomous … Continue reading driving sensations
OLED has finally become an architectural surface
The promise of OLED’s has been around for years and years, so it is nice to see this mega installation from LG, in which they wrapped 216 curved 55″ displays to create an architectural scale tunnel experience. The massive resolution … Continue reading OLED has finally become an architectural surface
active objects, surfaces, and zones
I just added a new permanent page detailing my thesis project which explored interactive retail lighting systems. Make sure to check it out at this link! Continue reading active objects, surfaces, and zones
perch
PERCH is a New York-based startup led by MIT-alum Jared Schiffman which is developing interactive retail displays that combine a variety of sensing technologies, digital displays, projections, physical product and digital content into a sleek consumer experience. Clearly reminiscent of the … Continue reading perch
pixlip
PIXLIP is a German startup that sells an innovative exhibition system consisting solely of internally illuminated light boxes with digitally printed fabric facing and a variety of configuration accessories. PIXLIP is an outstanding example of the potential for embedded lighting, as they are … Continue reading pixlip
xal move it system
An impressive track lighting system from XAL with a nicely-executed marketing video succinctly showing the numerous options and features (below). The “Move It” system uses a magnetic attachment system to allow the fixtures to be slid along the length, making it much more friendly to non-technical people to adjust the lighting. Plus the design and technical refinement of the spots and linear fixtures is great to see. Continue reading xal move it system
LED resistor calculator
For any of you making LED “maker” projects, a nice calculator for figuring out the resistance you need for simple series or parallel LED circuits can be found at ledcalc.com. It just helped me build a simple alarm circuit for my 8 year old… Continue reading LED resistor calculator
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