'Mobius' is a Glowing Bench That is Activated by Touch
Ellen Smith — May 28, 2017 — Art & Design
References: 3-form & design-milk
This year's WantedDesign show in New York City saw the concept of interactive benches, namely, an illuminated, touch-activated bench dubbed 'Mobius.'
Furniture designer Louis Lim of 'Makingworks' collaborated with '3form' to debut 'Mobius.' The large circular bench was made from a materiel called 'dark chroma' -- something the design brand 3form created themselves. The light Mobius produces is described as "light ripples throughout the bench like a stone dropped into a fluorescent pool depending on where you tap it and how hard you do it."
The bench is a part-furniture, part-lighting experience which is activated by participants sitting on it, encouraging people to engage and seek inspiration from the most mundane of surroundings.
Furniture designer Louis Lim of 'Makingworks' collaborated with '3form' to debut 'Mobius.' The large circular bench was made from a materiel called 'dark chroma' -- something the design brand 3form created themselves. The light Mobius produces is described as "light ripples throughout the bench like a stone dropped into a fluorescent pool depending on where you tap it and how hard you do it."
The bench is a part-furniture, part-lighting experience which is activated by participants sitting on it, encouraging people to engage and seek inspiration from the most mundane of surroundings.
Trend Themes
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Interactive Benches — Interactive and touch-activated benches are becoming more prevalent in public spaces.
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Lighting Integration — Incorporating lighting into furniture is a growing trend that offers potential for creative design.
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Sensory Furniture — Furniture designers are using sensory experiences, such as touch activation and light displays, to create unique and engaging pieces.
Industry Implications
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Furniture Design — Furniture designers can integrate technology and sensory experiences into their pieces to create innovative products for consumers.
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Public Spaces — Parks, plazas and other public spaces can incorporate interactive benches to increase user engagement and create a more fun experience.
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Lighting Design — Lighting designers can explore new products and materials that can integrate lighting into furniture in creative ways.
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