Lift, Interactive Lighting That Moves Original

Comprised of 24 geometric petals attached to a single spine, each petal can move up and down in response to motion it detects – fluttering slightly as someone walks beneath it or moving more dramatically in response to wild movements. The motion of Lift’s petals is achieved using nitinol, a shape memory alloy. Lift does not use any motors and as a result the motion is completely silent. The nitinol, also known as “muscle wire,” gives the motion a fluid, organic quality. We wanted to show a different vision for what interactivity can feel like when no screens are involved. Interactivity can give an otherwise inanimate object a sense of playfulness. Interactivity can acknowledge your presence when you enter a room. Interactivity can help you relax and make you feel like you belong. Lift is approximately ten feet long and can be installed either as a single piece or as a group to create a larger installation. We can also create custom shapes and sizes. To inquire about purchasing Lift, please contact info@pattenstudio.com