sleeping switch
a timed, interactive light switch
2022
Studying Victorian drawing instruments, I explored scale and how changing the dimensions of the joint mechanisms changes how we interact with the object.
This revealed a playful quality which I translated into the design of a weighted, interactive bedside light switch, depicting a child-like illustration of a woodpecker and a tree. The interaction is calming and meditative in nature, assisting children in the process of falling asleep.
how it works
When pulled, the weighted lever - shaped like a woodpecker - gradually returns to its resting position, imitating the graceful descent of a bird into a tree. The “beak” makes contact with a switch inside the main housing, turning off a bedside light source.
Similar to hanging mobiles, this delightful and calming performance assists children in falling asleep, alleviating the discomfort caused by parents suddenly switching off bedroom lights.
the switch is connected to an external light source (this is a proof of concept model)
studying the components
extracting qualities
exploring scale
defining the form
