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Light Box
Author(s): Doria Fan
Jae In Lee
Instructor: Moeslinger, Sigi
Class: Designing for the Five Senses
   
Keywords: lighting, furniture, physical computing
 
multifunctional box that can be used as a table, stool, or light, whose appearance changes based on its orientation (which face is up)
Many people with space or budget limitations have multifunctional furniture. For example, a coffee table can sometimes double as a bench. Smaller pieces of furniture, such as a stool/end table are frequently moved or reconfigured for different purposes. Aside from being able to use the object for different purposes, you can also reconfigure it's appearance. This interactive light/furniture gives users 6 options. It's meant to appeal to people who would like an easy and affordable way to change their furnishings.