Master Graduation project in collaboration with Philips Research (Visual Experiences group) and Tu Delft (ID StudioLab) with the goal of findings new solutions for LEDs embedded in the home context.
DryLight is a series of drywall panels that embed LED lighting in the backing. This solution allows lighting to be visible only when switched on, preventing lamps from becoming intrusive or space wasting.
Thanks to the miniaturization, the low heat propagation and the long lifetime of high brightness LEDs, Drylight allows to hide any pattern and color of light creating engaging environments and exciting effects.
A full User Centered and Experience prototyping methodology was applied, from low fidelity prototypes until final ones. Every aspect was considered, from cultural probes until the electronic details of the prototypes.
The graduation was awarded with Cum Laude and patents on my name have been filed in India, Brazil, China, USA and Europe.
Final prototype RGB LEDs
Final prototype RGB LEDs
Preliminary prototypes made to explore the state of the art of LEDs with interiors' materials and to be used and tested by users during generative session.
Contemporary persona
Expressive persona
Modern Persona
Gathering insights with generative sessions
Probes kit given to the users for one week
User's mindmap
Second round of prototypes, testing the compatibility between plaster and LEDs
Interaction storyboard, concept n. 3
Interaction storyboard, concept n. 1
Interaction storyboard, concept n. 2
Product structure
Arduino controller
Control panels for user testing the interactive prototypes
Concept analysis based on stakeholders' requirements
Video Teaser
