The VILLAGE Concept is an Automatic Window System
Amy Duong — May 21, 2024 — Art & Design
References: redirect.viglink & design-milk
A team of designers comprised of Seunghyun Ko, Minji Kang, Ye Jin Lee, and Seohyun Park created the VILLAGE concept. It is a portable projection system that can be integrated into a window structure. This allows it to function automatically. It is described by co-designer Ko as “a living product that proposes a new lifestyle experience of ‘separate and together’ for single-person households living in a single room, based on the concept of ‘furnitureization of appliances."
To function, the system integrates the projector unit into the curtain shade which hides the technology discreetly. The central unit secures into a wall frame mounted using magnets and then slides automatically to the right or left side depending on the program.
Image Credit: Seunghyun Ko, Seohyun Park, Minji Kang, and Ye Jin Lee
To function, the system integrates the projector unit into the curtain shade which hides the technology discreetly. The central unit secures into a wall frame mounted using magnets and then slides automatically to the right or left side depending on the program.
Image Credit: Seunghyun Ko, Seohyun Park, Minji Kang, and Ye Jin Lee
Trend Themes
1. Smart Curtain Systems - The integration of projectors into curtain shades exemplifies a move towards multifunctional home decor.
2. Portable Projection Technology - Compact projection systems that are seamlessly integrated into existing furniture are revolutionizing small space living.
3. Living Space Tech-integration - Embedding technology into everyday home structures like windows redefines the concept of space utilization and interactivity.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Appliances - The advent of dual-purpose appliances like the VILLAGE concept blends lifestyle with technology for modern living solutions.
2. Interior Design - Designing home elements that incorporate hidden tech functionalities offers new choices in creating stylish yet practical living environments.
3. Consumer Electronics - Innovations like portable window projection systems push the boundaries of how personal entertainment and utility are perceived in compact living areas.
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