Gibigiana 2011
Interactive Lamp
Physical Computing
Tangible Interface
Prototyping
Arduino

Gibigiana 2011 is an interactive version of the bed-table reading lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni (year 1980, produced by Flos).

The updated version has two added features:
  • An ambient light function in the back of the lamp,
  • and an automated mirror movement,
which projects the spotlight. Detection of hand gestures through an embedded IR-sensor enable the person to control the angle of the spotlight projection.

Developed at Domus Academy. Milan. IT
In Collaboration with Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni.
Under Patronage of IF - Innovation Festival.
In Partnerwhip with MIND - Milan Network Design.

Project Leader: Massimo Banzi.
Project Advisor: Innocenzo Rifino. David Sjunnesson.
Project Assistant: Patrizia Cacciapuoti. Renzo Giusti.
Workteam: Abel Korsmit. Gozde Elbeyli. Vanessa Schauer.
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Product Rendering
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Product Image

Gibigiana2011
from Vanessa Schauer on Vimeo.

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Context
Bedroom [original context for Achille Castiglioni]
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Context
Desk
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Interaction Modality
Handgestures controlling the angle of the mirror.
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Interaction Modality
Switching from the Reading Spotlight to the Ambient Light.
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Transition between Spot Light and Ambient Light
3 sections on the Potentiometer. Allows to dim the two lights or have a mix of both switched on.
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Technical Drawing
All hardware components and their connections.
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Sketches
Brainstorm Outcome