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i have altered my design concept so that the light tubes are located underneath the skin. This means the light given off by the device is generated internally and the light will shine through the skin.

Concept 3

INDN252 Project 2 - Exp. A

Precedents + Scenario

INDN252 Project 2 - Exp. A Artificial Light storage and emission in humans

For my project, I have decided to look at the various ways in which humans could develop the ability to store and produce light within their physiology with the help of modern technologies.

We see examples of this phenomenon in nature and it is known as bioluminescence. Certain types of mushrooms and a range of animals including several insect and fish species as well as other microorganisms have the capacity to naturally create their own light in the dark or 'glow'.

The process of bioluminescence is descrived as " the production and emission of light by a living organism." and happens when "energy is released by a chemical reaction in the form of light emission". Fireflies, anglerfish, and other creatures produce the chemicals luciferin (a pigment) and luciferase (an enzyme). The luciferin reacts with oxygen to create light. The luciferase acts as a catalyst to speed up the reaction, which is sometimes mediated by cofactors such as calcium ions or ATP. The chemical reaction can occur either inside or outside the cell. In bacteria, the expression of genes related to bioluminescence is controlled by an operon called the Lux operon

This is a render of my final perfect fit ring. It combines several elements of my previous models as i am combining the use of the embossing on the inner face of the middle ring and the combination of three different sizes of rings to create a more complex fit. I will have this ring printed in the antique bronze stainless steel when i send it off to shapeways.

The first image is not the actual model i intended on using for my large fit rong but unfortunately when i printed my final large ring it broke before i had time to reprint it.

The bottom two images are of my small fit ring which is a series of interlocking bands which slide over one another and cancel out eachothers width in order to create a tighter fit. I found it interesting the way larger fitting rings could combine to create a smaller median fit.

INDN252: Experiment 1C -Final Big Fit

This is the solidworks model of my final large ring. The top and bottom rings are loose on the finger, but the middle ring will not fit it at all and instead rely on the little bars which can be squeezed onto form of the finger to hold the ring in place. This will also act as a visual aide of mapping the form of the finger.

INDN252: Experiment 1C -Final Small fit

This ring is a combination of three bands which together create a snug fit. Wearing just oen of the rings creates a very loose fit and so in adding them together we create dimensions which are completely different.