Lunar Poles: An interactive lamp
Permanent human habitation on a planetary body, other than the earth, was one of the science fiction’s most prevalent times. As technology has advanced and concerns about the future of humanity on earth have increased, the argument that space colonisation is an achievable and worthwhile goal has gained momentum. Inspired by the outer space, I designed “Lunar Poles” an interactive lamp and allows the user to control some elements of the design.
The ceramic pieces resemble the surface of the moon. The parts rotate. The blue and red LEDs are programmed to automatically blend red and blue, whereas the green colour is controlled by the user with a potentiometer from a close distance.
This project was made in 2012 and lies in the interaction of craft, design and technology. It was my first work in the field of interactive objects. I have used Arduino microcontroler, a potentiometer, RGB LEDs and a Servo Motor. I was pleased with the aesthetics of the piece and fascinated with the design space that digital technology opened up for me.
