Initial sketch work exploring form. Inspiration taken from traditional mining lanterns.
Development of interaction and assembly.
Testing of the electronics was an important part of the project. The electronics had to work to know how they would affect the final design. It was also possible to test out different interactions to play with the light.
Development models exploring size, form and materials.
The final outcome, emanate allowed the user to dim and brighten the lantern by interacting with the metal plates on the top.
Eight different levels of light can be achieved depending on what the user is looking for. Each metal plate represents a different light level. Emanate will brighten the pathway.