Competition / The Personal Light / PINarchitecture

Artificial lighting comprises a significant proportion of total energy consumption. Even with automatic sensors, task lighting, and outdoor down-lighting, the majority of artificial light emitted never hits a single human retina. How might lights become more focused and more directly controlled by individuals? What if all fixed lights in the world were dismantled and replaced with handheld and wearable lights? How might the use of space change when light emanates from individuals? How do people relate to each other differently when light is more direct than indirect? What happens when lights become personal? Participants are encouraged to explore designs that extend beyond handheld lights. Submission Details: Submissions may be conceptual, technical, and/or artistic. Any media and text contained within a 4 inch diameter circle with white beyond. A submission is a single 300dpi JPG. Send to PINcompetition@gmail.com and include your name, city, state, and country in the e-mail. There is no fee to enter. International entries are welcome. Submissions will be judged at the end of the month by a jury composed of three designers. The first place winner will have the option to be a juror for next month's competition.

Register by: 07-31-2015 / Submit by: 07-31-2015

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