Plus Minus
Plus Minus is a lamp design kit that is not only fully functional, but also passively educates about basic circuitry during construction. Through unique affordances of form, color, conductivity, and magnetism, consumers are empowered to create their own multipurpose light source. Plus Minus encourages and treasures the personal expression of consumers. As well as using LEDs as its light source, Plus Minus is designed with a solar panel and renewable wood in interest of sustainability. Passive education of basic technology will allow people to adjust to a technology-oriented society and promote the trend of the do-it-yourself and maker culture.
May 2013
Participated in TEI 13
Parallax Website
Impetus


What is a fun and simple concept that can be passively educated through DIY (do-it-yourself) product design?
Concept
DIRECT CURRENT

DIY Kit
DIRECT CURRENT

FLEXIBILITY & CREATIVITY




Functionality

Passive education of direct current

Functionality and aesthetics of light source
Design Process

Target Audience

DIY Community
making and customizing as a way of thinking

Parents & children
introducing basic circuitry to children

Decorators & curators
decoration & interior design


Design Detail





