Voices of Sunlight : the everlasting colors and energy

 

Project type: Interactive Installation Product

Team: Group project in collaboration with scientists and engineers

Role: Visual designer, concept developer

Audience: Yonsei Nanomedicine Center

Background

At an age where glass buildings contribute to the speedy growth of concrete jungles, few of us are able to recognize the potential of solar powered glass as the medium that is not only be self sustaining, but also aesthetic.

My approach

As the sole designer in the team, my role was to come up with a concept that successfully captures a combination of science and art to educate and intrigue audiences to see the value of solar powered glass as the next go-to medium to become a part of their lives.

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Concept inspiration: sunlight coming through the oculus at the dome of the Pantheon creates a sundial effect throughout the day. I envisioned this moving ray of light streaming in from the oculus being reflected in my design to demonstrate the theme

Concept inspiration: sunlight coming through the oculus at the dome of the Pantheon creates a sundial effect throughout the day. I envisioned this moving ray of light streaming in from the oculus being reflected in my design to demonstrate the theme of long-lasting solar power, especially when the Pantheon has been a part of people's lives since the 125 A.D.

At the nanomedicine center, I learned that the secret to everlasting, vivid colors in traditional stained glass windows was the alchemy of using nano-sized metal particles such as gold and silver, which became by inspiration for the medium.

At the nanomedicine center, I learned that the secret to everlasting, vivid colors in traditional stained glass windows was the alchemy of using nano-sized metal particles such as gold and silver, which became by inspiration for the medium.

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The colors that were most prominent and symbolic across most cathedrals and churches were various shades of blue and red, which also aligned with my color experimentations using RBG with the colors available at the lab.

The colors that were most prominent and symbolic across most cathedrals and churches were various shades of blue and red, which also aligned with my color experimentations using RBG with the colors available at the lab.

I experimented with RGB and CYMK combinations, as sunlight encompasses the ability to show all colors when properly shined though crystal droplets. The pattern from blue to red hues reflects the changing shadows and radiance of the environment when t

I experimented with RGB and CYMK combinations, as sunlight encompasses the ability to show all colors when properly shined though crystal droplets. The pattern from blue to red hues reflects the changing shadows and radiance of the environment when the light beam shifts.

1. Sketch 2. Add colors to form pattern 3. Final concept sketch 4. Revise for physical prototype

Timelapse of project is shown in the video above