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

Functional Prototypes

Functional Prototypes

Final Prototype