Flou Light
Ambient physical-digital system translating emotional states into subtle, non-verbal environmental signals
2026
Industrial Design
Duration
Industry
Consumer Electronic
Role
User Research, Market Research, Ideation, Prototyping, CAD Modeling, Rendering, Package Design
Flou Light is an ambient physical-digital system that enables subtle, non-verbal communication of emotional and hormonal states in everyday relationships. Instead of relying on screen-based notifications, I designed a physical system that communicates through light and form to reduce cognitive load and preserve emotional subtlety.
"I wish there was a subtle way to communicate my condition changes without saying it to my partner directly." — Sarah, 24
"I would love something to signal itself for self-awareness to help avoid misunderstandings about my body." — Erika, 30
Proposing a new role for products — not as tools for interaction, but as subtle mediators of human relationships.
Material studies for softer light diffusion
By exploring how different textures transmit light in a subtle way, it would present softer light diffusion.
Light transitions
Aim to how to represent emotional changes, balancing privacy with relational awareness
Interaction between physical device and app system
how physical materials and light behavior can more effectively communicate emotional nuance.
