Final project

Concept 2¶

My final project is an interactive object designed for outdoor environments. The core concept is built around the contrast between light and darkness, day and night. The object is designed to have different characteristics and behavior depending on the time of day, responding both to the passage of time and to environmental conditions.

The object will be fully powered by solar energy. During daytime, it collects energy through solar panels and stores it in a battery system. At night, the stored energy is used to power the lighting and sensor systems. In this way, the object not only reacts to the transition between light and darkness but structurally depends on this natural cycle for its operation.

During the daytime, the object functions as a silent, minimal sculptural form. At this stage, the emphasis is placed on materiality, geometry, and the interaction with natural light. Sunlight passes through or around the object, creating shadows and visual effects without artificial illumination. At the same time, the system accumulates solar energy in preparation for the night phase.

At night, the object “awakens.” It becomes internally illuminated using LED lighting and begins actively responding to environmental changes. Light becomes the primary communication medium of the object, generating visual signals and atmosphere.

The object is equipped with multiple sensors that measure environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and ambient light levels. The light sensor distinguishes between day and night, while temperature and humidity data influence the color, intensity, and behavior of the lighting. For example, higher temperatures may result in warmer color tones, while higher humidity levels may trigger slow pulsation or variations in intensity. In this way, the object “speaks” through light, translating environmental data into visual expression.

Technically, the system may be based on an Arduino or ESP32 microcontroller, environmental sensors, LED modules, and a solar energy management system (solar panel, battery, and charge controller). Since the object is intended for outdoor installation, particular attention is given to enclosure protection and system reliability under varying weather conditions.

This project integrates art, technology, and sustainable energy principles. It is not only a functional and autonomous system, but also a conceptual object that lives in harmony with natural cycles—feeding on light and manifesting in darkness. Over time, the object changes, responds to its environment, and creates different experiences for the viewer during day and night.