Modulating Curiosity Through Color

This was an academic, collaborative project highlighting light and sustainable design. We designed a light modulator plane intended for an exploratory and interactive learning space such as a children's museum. Our design depicts creation through subtraction/manipulation in conjunction with dappled movement and the application of color. We used colored gels designed to correct tungsten light which daylight color temperature within the light modulator plane and filtered light along a gradient.

Light is our source of connection with form. Receiving light is an experience unbound by convention in which the subject is engaged with the illuminance. Color tempts curiosity, yielding an emotional experience with the design. Sustainable lighting systems manage light to maximize energy efficiency and delivery.

Initial Design Process

3D Model

This model is 1' by 1' was created using laser cutting on Illustration board and 3D printing to create internal light shelf. The colored gels are tungsten diffusing films layered between the illustration board and light shelf.

Lighting Effect