This Thermosensitive Handle Changes Hue on Contact with the User's Skin
Amelia Roblin — November 10, 2011 — Art & Design
References: behance.net
Doorknobs are usually quite dull or alternatively elaborately overdone. This Thermosensitive Handle designed by Cristiana Bernardino puts forth a way to make household hardware a little more interesting by jazzing up a minimalistic piece with a little vivid flair.
But these levers aren't as one dimensional as sporting a single predetermined pigment, for the chemical properties of the metal used would be altered during manufacturing to produce a heat-responsive effect as soon as the surface is touched. Depending on the temperature of the user's skin, the Thermosensitive Handle can take on a full spectrum of bright neon tints that differ according to the prior placement of the palm and fingers.
Implications - Apart from affording the standard door handle a more stimulating visual appearance, this technology could be used as an indicator of fire inside a building, as internal heat would cause it to flush red. The occupant would thus be warned against using such an exist to evacuate.
But these levers aren't as one dimensional as sporting a single predetermined pigment, for the chemical properties of the metal used would be altered during manufacturing to produce a heat-responsive effect as soon as the surface is touched. Depending on the temperature of the user's skin, the Thermosensitive Handle can take on a full spectrum of bright neon tints that differ according to the prior placement of the palm and fingers.
Implications - Apart from affording the standard door handle a more stimulating visual appearance, this technology could be used as an indicator of fire inside a building, as internal heat would cause it to flush red. The occupant would thus be warned against using such an exist to evacuate.
Trend Themes
1. Thermosensitive Hardware - Opportunity to incorporate heat-responsive technology into various household hardware to add visual interest and functionality.
2. Interactive Door Handles - Potential to create door handles that change color based on touch, providing a unique and engaging user experience.
3. Smart Indicator Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop temperature-sensitive indicators for various applications, such as fire detection.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate thermosensitive technology into hardware products for enhanced aesthetics.
2. Building Safety - Potential for the development of thermosensitive door handles as fire indicators in buildings for improved safety measures.
3. Smart Materials - Disruptive innovation opportunity for smart materials manufacturers to create temperature-responsive components for various industries, including home decor and building safety.
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