Open Questions and Next Steps

I think something that remains for me is how I can utilize the LED strip as my output to convey more emotion and tiredness of the lamp. One of the guests during our critique in-class said I should investigate what it really means to be “tired”. Does the lamp have a second wind? When does it die? How does it recharge? These questions can help bring the object to life and create a more animistic feeling. Another student also mentioned that maybe harsh colors of red, yellow, and green weren’t the best to convey emotion and that the brightness of a white color that slowly fades might be more representational and human feeling. I definitely agree with this sentiment and I would be interested in investigating other properties of LED lights that could convey emotion.