The concept of the final project in which we call the shimmer light installtion was inspired by the glimmer lines created when the sun (single source lighting) hits the ripples from the oceans surface (refraction) the result forms a very unique and calming effect that we want to replicate into a physical installation.
Concept Sketch:
For the installation we want to incorporate sensors that trigger as users get closer to a particular light. this will bring forth a sense of "space/aura" that defines where is a person and his/her personal space. we also wanted to add a sense of color into seperating the users with possible tone differences or even full spectrum differences of RGB.
Prototype:
The rapid prototyping phase consisted of finding and experimenting with materials that would best imitate the effect of the glimmering lines of light that appears at the bottom of the sea from the refraction of sun shining through the oceans water surface. We explored plastics from water bottles, clear plastic containers and determined which material would be most suitable yet provide an aesthetically pleasing feel to the look to the light yet functions the best. At the moment we are focusing on how to impliment the vibration through the controll of micro motors so the surface of the water within the light will vibrate thus create the shimmer lines you would see at the bottom of the ocean floor.
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