The diploma project Circulation tries to solve the problem of repeating cycles. It is an object with organic shape, created from a tube with light circulation on it. This object is based on idea of human constantly repeating actions and processes, whether they refer to the human body and mind, nature or society. The object is created site-specifically in to the gallery (Brno Gallery OFF/FORMAT) and tries to fill the space. The line passing through the gallery space can be seen as a route or path, but it can also remind a movement without a clear goal, or go around in circles. The omnipresent cycle, is then an individual contribution to the whole and it can be presented as a irregular curve full of dramatic twists and turns, ups and downs. The light (made by digital LED strip), which constantly copies the organic shape of the tube, represents an endless flow of information. The object tries to point out the never ending circulations in our lives; the object does not solve the problem, it is rather a statement.

Master’s thesis describes design of smart nightstand device. Aim of this system is to monitor and recognize stages of sleep with subsequent transfer of the data to alarm clock to provide the most comfortable awakening. The alarm clock is backed up by batteries. The system controls parameters of surrounding environment using advanced sensors. The device is equipped with a removable light part which is backed up by power supply for illumination during a potential power outage. A pad for wireless charging with standard Qi is also part of this system.

De senaste 10 åren har utvecklingen av LED öppnat stora möjligheter för kreativa lösningar av belysning. Exempelvis kan färgglad och dynamisk fasadbelysning tillverkas. I denna studie undersöks det hur animerat ljus upplevs och hur det skapas en mjuk och sömlös effekt. Detta kan appliceras i flera olika scenarion av programmering av rörligt ljus. Animerat ljus (animering) genereras med LED-belysning och funktionen den har är att växla färg på pixlarna såsom video växlar bild. Studien fokuserar på animerat ljus interiört och exteriört i bilar. Denna studie har genomförts med stöd av Perceived Quality teamet på Volvo Cars AB och fokus har därigenom legat på interiör- och exteriör belysning i bilar. Forskningsmetoden för studien har varit experiment där deltagarna har observerat olika scenarion med animering på en LED-list. Deltagarna fick besvara en enkät och svara på hur de upplever animeringen. Studien visar på att faktorer som hastighet och storlek påverkar hur ljuset uppfattas. Tidigare nämnda faktorer är nödvändiga parametrar för att skapa en sömlös och mjuk animering. / In the last 10 years, the development of LED has opened up great opportunities for creative lighting solutions. This could be used for a colorful and dynamic facade lighting. In this study, it is investigated how animated light is experienced and how to achieve a soft and seamless effect. This can be applied in several different scenarios of programming moving light. Animated light (animation) is generated with LED lighting and to function it has to change the color or intensity of the pixels like a video changes image. The study conducted focused on animated interior and exterior lighting in cars. This study has been done with the support of the Perceived Quality team at Volvo Cars AB and the focus has therefore been on interior and exterior lighting in cars. The research method of the study has been experiments where the participants have observed different scenarios with animation on a LED strip. The participants had to respond on a survey how they experienced the animation. The study shows that factors such as speed and size will affect how light is perceived. Mentioned factors are necessary parameters to create a seamless and smooth animation, which is what the study showed.