Tangible lightscapes
Alice V. Pintus · 2010
The aim of my exploration is to design a vocabulary of light states to show people what their devices are doing. This vocabulary consists of light behaviours and gestures that can be applied to a wide range of contexts where devices (speakers, headphones, memory storage devices, cameras, laptops...) are communicating wirelessly. This "device language" gives a concrete representation of the intangible and invisible events that are taking place. It allows users to feel more in control by providing them with a direct interaction with the objects they are using.