Caeruleo: An Interactive Lamp that Encourages Meditation
A sound-sensing wall lamp inspired by nature. Designed by Rida Zeng ‘26 to support meditation and bring harmony into your space.
Bring the serenity of nature into your home with this stunning nature-inspired sound-sensing LED wall lamp. Designed as both a calming decor piece and an interactive installation, this lamp uses sound-responsive LEDs to create a dynamic lighting experience, bringing a sense of harmony to your living area. Read on for details!
The Problem
Life in NYC is stressful; many of us city dwellers miss the greenery of nature, and while we might take initiatives such as meditating, our busy households are often at odds with this restful state. For Rida, this challenge presents an opportunity to create an unconventional piece of decor to help her regain focus at home.
The Product
Inspired by natural patterns and organic aesthetics, Rida’s light is perfect for meditation, focus, or simply enhancing the ambiance of your space.
The wall lamp features a single light source that glides gracefully along the inner perimeter of a circular form, creating mesmerizing glimmers and dynamic patterns. Sound-responsive LEDs adjust to their surroundings—brightening and accelerating in noisy environments, and dimming and slowing down in quiet spaces—bringing a sense of harmony to any living area.
“The decor’s calming look symbolizes harmony; a gliding light will be a powerful tool for focus and meditation. Its smart reaction to ambient sound levels makes me feel connected to the space’s mood.”
Product Development
Below are image showing the development and construction process for the Caeruleo wall lamp. You can read the step by step process, and even recreate this lamp for yourself, by following along with Rida’s Instructables article.
Design for engraving.
Shaping the frame.
Painting the back panel.
Acrylic in the laser cutter.
Creating the circuit.
Securing the LED strip.
Adding natural mosses for a final aesthetic touch.
