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May 31, 2005

SENSING SURFACE: SENSACELL

Spotted on Futurefeeder & Coolhunting , Sensacell is a new interactive material that can be built into anything (furniture, buildings, etc) and allows users to interact with a surface via light. Sensacell comes in the form of small tiles embedded with LEDs, advanced sensors, and smart-networking technology. The sensors detects objects within 6 inches through materials such as glass or plastic, and the LEDs light up based on user proximity. The tiles can be positioned underneath a translucent surface in groups to make applications ranging from an interactive coffee table (shown below) to luminescent walls. Developed by engineers Leo Fernekes and Joakim Hannerz, Sensacell is ideal for use in smart architecture, multimedia and retail environments. Prices range from $150- $350 per square foot, depending on the model, type and color of LEDs.

You have to watch the video to really understand the beauty of this stuff.

Just one question though: does it have to be neon-pink? It gives the whole thing a bit of an arcade aesthetic. I would think this stuff would look so much more classy with white light.

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2 Responses to “SENSING SURFACE: SENSACELL”

Chef JoAnna Says:

July 19th, 2005 at 4:17 pm

OMG this would be so great as a serving tray at a cocktail party. It would light up when there’s food on it, and then the lights would go out when the food is gone. I’ve got to get a hold of this stuff!

Molly Feighner Says:

November 3rd, 2005 at 4:37 am

Cool factor: ON. Color factor: OFF. This would be a much more pleasing aesthetic and effect if it wasn’t a throw-back to the 80s. I gave up leg warmers quite a long time ago, and I think the creators of this ingenious product might benefit from minding their target audience…potheads from the breakdance period (original, not revived) don’t have the cash to purchase this kind of stuff - recovered potheads do. And we like organic light. Chaka Khan wants her headband back.

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