FAT lamp by NEXT architects. As the heat from the lighting element slowly melts the fat contained within the , an intriguing process gradually unravels before your eyes. The light glows brighter and brighter and the lamp becomes warmer and warmer in a comforting way. After turning it off the fat returns to its original solid state.
Shi Yuan’s thermo-responsive wallpaper blooms colored flowers when it is exposed to heat. In the image the radiator is warming only a portion of the wall so only the paper in its close proximity is affected, however, one can imagine that on a hot summer day the entire room would be covered in pink flowers.
a blog devoted to materials and designs that engage the senses, respond to their environments, trigger meaningful interactions, evolve through use, and challenge us to rethink our relationships with objects. tara mullaney is a researcher and designer investigating the connections between our experiences and emotions.
