B.Light Design

I was on Make Live (every second and fourth Wdnesday) last night doing a little piece on how to make mini Star Lights. Thanks Matt and Becky it was a lot of fun.

Here is a quick video of my Physical Computing final. The kinetic sculpture is a series of 5 pendulums that are controlled by the viewer. When one waves there hand over a sensor, a pendulum is fired. It is kind of addictive.

Some shots of the build process:

This is a big one. Today swissmiss opened an online store. And I have the incredible honor of having one of my designs as one of the first items for sale. Mobile Homes in Swiss red are available now.

This is by far the most I’ve made of anything before. Images of the build process below:

I’m so excited about this. Please check out the store and the other designers as well.

Paul Octavious
Oliver Jeffers
Mark Weaver

Swissmiss was so kind to blog about my Secret Passageway Switch (and Mobile Homes). Now I’m worried that the servers will crash. Thanks Tina.

Also, I should mention that the switches are now for sale. Please note, the installation instructions have not be finalized yet. If you buy the product you will not have the full instructions for a few weeks. I got to get on that.

I worked with some great people on this little video project we called “Run Go Exit”. Our character has the ability to travel through electronic screens – this is a not so normal day in his life.

For the last couple of months I’ve been going to grad school, NYU’s ITP program to be exact. This place is fantastic. Meeting amazing people and seeing incredible things. The output of this joint is ridiculous.

All of our ITP work is kept in blog form (you can see a link to mine under the copyright on the left, or juyt click here), the content isn’t for everybody — kind of technical. But I thought I’d show some highlights over the next few days.

Our first Physical Computing project is lovingly referred to as a Stupid Pet Trick. It’s purpose is to prove that you understand the basics of electronics, sensors, and microcontrollers. Basically, make things move and LED’s blink, I went a little literal with the whole blinking LED’s.

This is amazing. The good stuff starts around the 1:15 mark. Barefoot turning, unbelievable.

Via Make Magazine

House Beautiful online mentioned my house Christmas ornaments and took a really nice picture of them.

The winners were announced in Apartment Therapy’s Design Showcase: the Prop won the judge’s award and Block Desk and Quartet Chair won the people’s vote. Two great designs.

One of the judges, Rob Forbes founder of PUBLIC Bikes, had some really nice things to say about the Secret Passageway Switch:

High marks for uniqueness of concept, very clever. We usually take light switches for granted, and rethinking their function and place in the home is fresh. It makes you want to find a use for it.

Thanks to all that voted for my entry, I really appreciate it. I couldn’t have made it this far without you. The switches should be going on sale shortly.

Thanks to everyone who voted for me in the Apartment Therapy Design Showcase, the Secret Passageway Switch is a finalist!

Later today another round of voting will open. If I can trouble you just one more time to vote for the switch, I’d really appreciate it. Last time, I swear. Below is the video of my pitch. The Secret Passageway Switch is no way responsible for any and all awkwardness I display on camera.

Vote Here

Apartment Therapy Showcase Video from B.Light Design on Vimeo.