Ori

by Jack Judge

Concept Statement: More than being strictly a physical attribute, balance is an important element of our mental and spiritual well-being. How we curate the environments in which we live can have a significant impact on this balance. In that vein, Ori is an interactive lighting experience – a series of cubes that allow the user to customize their space to their own needs. Simply touch each cube to turn on, and rotate in place to change color. It consists of five "light cubes" and one "power cube" – a dock through which the light cubes are charged. The functions mentioned are accomplished through capacitive touch sensors, gyroscopes and inductive charging. Mild magnets help maintain a clean form whenever cubes are in contact with one another.

Project Specs: Each cube is 4.5” in each dimension – six cubes altogether Housing of light cubes is injection molded recycled plastic; housing of power cube is stamped and brushed recycled aluminum

Bio: Jack Judge is a student pursuing his Bachelor’s in Industrial Design at Purdue University. He is passionate about understanding human-centered design, and exploring how design can be used as a force for good in people’s lives.

Place of Origin: Indianapolis, United States of America