Lots Design layerONlayer project. While the designs are theoretical, the concepts behind them are fantastic. Creating interactivity between surfaces and their surrounding environment, and giving life to a static and mass-produced object. The image shows one of three designs: a corrosion sensitive paint that reveals a hidden resistant design as it is eaten away.
Stain Teacup by Bethan Laura Wood. An interesting example of a design that evolves through use. The interior of the porcelain cup is treated in a way that allows it its regular contents, i.e. tea, to stain its surface over time and reveal the pattern hidden in the design.
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.
