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The current city lighting system that leaves many areas uncovered induces unsafe perceptions and instigates crimes. The addition of ubiquitous surveillance is an intrusion on privacy and does not take real-time actions. The cold, lifeless light shines in the darkness, trapping people in the solitude of silence. These absences motivated us to create Twinkle - a luminous transformative creature inhabits on light posts. They are curious aerial animals attracted by human activities. During daytime, they rest on urban light posts, expanding their solar panels for charging. At night, they interact with individuals walking on the street in their own way based on their distinct personalities. Twinkles are indirect solutions for improving urban safety without surveillance. We envisage a future that appliance goes beyond machine and becomes a companion with us. Imagine a city with flying light: as night fell and darkness creeps in, all of a sudden there’s a bright sparkle, and another – one by one lighting up the city street. Soon the sullen city comes alive, orchestrated with a natural rhythm of “Twinkle”. Twinkle is a safety companion that one doesn’t need to carry around or push a button to trigger. It will always be there for you when needed. Imagine the following scenario: A girl walks home alone at night. She feels unsafe because it's dark with nobody on the street. Then Twinkle comes to light up her way. As she enters the yard of her house, the Twinkle from street communicates with Twinkles in her yard to light up the yard and then it flies back to its original light post. As she enters her room, Twinkles in the yard turn on the lights in the room. Designers: Jiabao Li & Honghao Deng