The goal of this project is to redesign the common residential overhead light fixture to be more accommodating for those with light sensitivity without sacrificing functionality.
Overview
Precedents
Lighting designed by Renzo Piano
Prototypes
Double Reflector Concept
Upwards Flood Concept
Research
The APA has published studies linking autism to longer duration of afterimages caused by light
Lighting can cause and contribute to sensory overload/overstimulation, especially for people with autism
Light sensitivity can be caused by Albinism
Astigmatisms can be managed by reducing the intensity of light