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How to create an innovative

solution of light emitting

inspired by nature?

Bruno Zingone

August 2012

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to Coventry School of Art and Design and all tutors,

especially Karen Bull and Clive Hilton.

I would like to also thank my parents, my cousin Marco Chino, all my friends

and Catherine Taylor for their help and the support.

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List of Figures

Figure 1. Conceptual framework (Author’s Own Picture) 9

Figure 2. CAMP Woodpecker Axe (Rockwood 2008) 10

Figure 3. Motorola i560 (Rockwood 2008) 10

Figure 4. Fast Skin (Speedo 1996) 11

Figure 5. Firefly (Marlene 1978) 11

Figure 6. Skyphos (Smolíková 2011) 12

Figure 7. Philips Bio-Light (Philips 2011) 12

Figure 8. Field of light (Munro 2012) 13

Figure 9. Table 6 Togetherness (Author’s Own Data) 15

Figure 10. Table 9 Magic (Author’s Own Data) 15

Figure 11. Table 8 Safety (Author’s Own Data) 15

Figure 12. Table 3 Sensations Map (Author’s Own Data) 16

Figure 13. Camping scenario sketch (Author’s Own Picture) 17

Figure 14. Sketch shapes bio-inspired (Author’s Own Picture) 18

Figure 15. Sketch lightning shapes (Author’s Own Picture) 19

Figure 16. Sketch Cave Story (Author’s Own Picture) 20

Figure 17. Use of the device (Author’s Own Picture) 22

Figure 18. Light colours proposal (Author’s Own Picture) 22

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Figure 19. Light proposal shape 1 (Author’s Own Picture) 23

Figure 20. Light proposal shape 2 (Author’s Own Picture) 24

Figure 21. Render lighting device proposal 1 (Author’s Own Picture) 25

Figure 22. Render lighting device proposal 2 (Author’s Own Picture) 26

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Table of contents

0. Abstract 6

1. Introduction 8

2. Conceptual Framework 10

3. Biomimicry and Bioluminescence 11

4. Relationship between people and light 15

5. Scenario 18

6. Conclusion and Outcomes 19

7. Reflective report 27

8. List of References 29

9. Appendices

9.1 Appendix I. Copy of Questionnaire 32

9.2 Appendix II. Questionnaire Results 34

9.3 Appendix III. Copy of Ethics Checklist 38

9.4 Appendix IV. Copy of poster 43

9.5 Appendix V. DVD with report and poster

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0. Abstract

This project has as first aim to research about how to create an innovative solution of light

emitting inspired by nature. The objectives are to find how nature produces light and to

identify the relationship between people and light.

Nature is a big source of inspiration and there are different ways to be inspired from it. The

discipline that studies the best ideas from nature to solve human problems is known as

Biomimicry. Several designers use Biomimicry for their projects.

Analyzing the use of light in nature it’s been analyzed the ability of many groups of

organisms to produce light. This phenomenon is called Bioluminescence. The most

notorious bioluminescence organisms are fireflies, jellyfish and bacteria.

To find the response of people to light a questionnaire has been used in order to get

feedback directly from the users. The questionnaire considers the relationship between

emotions and light. The result of the questionnaire leads to the choice of the light effects.

To demonstrate the several possibilities to apply the findings, the outdoors has been

chosen as the setting. Camping represents the perfect scenario that combines outdoor

activities, social experiences and different uses of light. Examples of the various uses of

light could be people gathering around a camp fire, lighting up a path, creating a safe and

magical atmosphere and for exploring nature.

The final result from the research is a guide line to design an innovative solution of the use

of light in outdoor and camping scenarios inspired from Bioluminescence.

The outcome is a family of light sources extracted from a matrix of design opportunities.

These devices take inspiration from the camping life and from the experience of the camp

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fire. They suggest aggregation between people and create a safe and a magical

atmosphere.

Bioluminescence it is been used also as technology. Bioluminescence organisms produce

a special protein called Luciferase and if this is combined with oxygen it begins to emit

light (Baldwin 1996). This protein can currently be produced in laboratories such as Sigma

Aldrich (Sigma-Aldrich 2012). It can be used to create a glowing liquid in order to emit

suggestive light effects and this technology represents an innovative solution of eco-

friendly light sources.

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1. Introduction

This Project starts by analyzing the research question: “How to create an innovative

solution of light emitting inspired by nature?”

Nature is a big source of inspiration and there are different ways to be inspired from it. The

discipline that studies the best ideas from nature to solve human problems is known as

Biomimicry.

There are several samples of products inspired by Biomimicry such as the Camp

Woodpecker Axe designed by Franco Lodato as its name suggests, its curve of the spine

is inspired from a woodpecker (Rockwood 2008). Furthermore, the structure of the

Motorola i560 with alternating hard and soft layers it is inspired by the lobster’s tough outer

shell (Rockwood 2008) and additionally, the Fast Skin suit designed by Speedo based on

the scales of shark by reducing water friction (Speedo 1996).

The proposal is to take inspiration from nature sources that produce light. Many groups of

organisms produce light including fungi, bacteria, jellyfish and fireflies. They produce light

as a signalling system and possibly as a defence mechanism. This phenomenon is called

Bioluminescence. Bioluminescence is source of inspiration in shapes and lights effects

which are extremely pleasing to the eye also in the technological way to produce light and

in the way to create magical and suggestive atmospheres.

The Czech designer Katerina Smolíková uses Bioluminescence as inspiration for the

shape of her chandelier Skyphos (Smolíková 2011). Philips uses the Bioluminescence

technology for a new concept of bio-light powered by a biological technology that uses

bioluminescent bacteria to create ambient light effects (Koninklijke Philips Electronics

2011). The British artist and light designer Bruce Munro creates Experience Longwood

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Garden, an evocative and imaginative field of light inspired by fireflies using optical fibre

(Munro 2012).

The relationship between people and lights has been investigated in order to evaluate

different ways of using lighting and how different kind of lights influences the mood. It has

been researched about the effects of lighting on people and spaces and the role of the

light in seasonal affective disorders. To find the response of the people to light it has been

created a questionnaire that considers the relationship between different emotions and

sensations with lights and ways to use it. The result is a map of emotions that people feel

in relation to different lights.

To demonstrate the several possibilities to apply the findings, the outdoors has been

chosen as the setting. Camping represents the perfect scenario that combines outdoor

activities, social experiences and different uses of light. Examples of the various uses of

light could be people gathering around a camp fire, lighting up a path, creating a safe and

magical atmosphere and for exploring nature. Designing for camping scenario involves

considering aspects such as portability, flexibility, self-sufficiency and ecology.

The final result from the research is a guide line to design an innovative solution of the use

of light in outdoor and camping scenarios inspired from Bioluminescence. The outcome is

a family of light sources extracted from a matrix of design opportunities. This device

suggests aggregation between people and creates an atmosphere of safety and a magical

environment in line with the result of the analysis of the relationship between people and

light. The technology is also inspired from a near future use of the bioluminescence to

create an innovative solution of eco-friendly light source.

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Figure 1. Conceptual framework (Author’s Own Picture)

How

Bioluminescence is

used in the

nature?

Question Objectives Methods Analysis Conclusion

What is the

relationship

between people

and light?

How to create an

innovative solution of

light emitting inspired

by nature?

Technological

use of

Bioluminescence

Library research

online documents

and magazines

Library research

online documents

and magazines

Critical comparison of data

Matrix of how light influence the mood

Comparison with previous data

Research, questionnaires and interview.

A guide line to design an innovative solution of light emitting

2. Conceptual Framework

The Research question is:

“How to create an innovative solution of light emitting inspired by nature?”

The Research Objectives are:

- To find how Bioluminescence is used in the nature

- To identify the relationship between people and light

- To identify what is the technological use of bioluminescence

The Design Objectives are:

- To create an innovative way to use light in outdoor and camping areas as result

of an investigation of the relationship between people and light.

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3. Biomimicry and Bioluminescence

Biomimicry is a new discipline that studies nature's best

ideas and imitates these designs and processes to solve

human problems. Throughout history nature has solved

many of the problems we are currently facing, for example a

leaf is studied to invent a better solar cell. (Benyus 2007)

There are several samples of products inspired from

Biomimicry like the Camp Woodpecker Axe designed by

Franco Lodato. As the name of this axe suggests, it was

inspired by a woodpecker, the best example of a hammer in

nature. Centring the shaft under the axe head and adding a

slight curve to the spine, the axe was pitching downward,

like the bird's beak, rather than pick at near right angle to the

shaft (Figure 2). The result was more balanced and efficient

(Rockwood 2008).

Another case of product inspired from nature is the Motorola

i560. It is made alternating hard layers of polycarbonate and

soft layers of a rubber like plastic just like the lobster’s tough

outer shell is made of hard and soft layers of chitin

combined with calcium carbonate (Figure 3). This provides

the Motorola i560 with a high standard of durability, shock

Figure 2. CAMP Woodpecker

Axe (Rockwood 2008)

Figure 3. Motorola i560

(Rockwood 2008)

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and dust resistance, vibration and temperature variation

(Rockwood 2008).

One of the most famous samples of product inspired from

Biomimicry is the Fast Skin suit designed by Speedo (Figure

4). It’s based on shark scales. It has been observed that the

reason for the ability of sharks to swim fast is in the design

of their scales that reduce water friction. In this way Speedo

designed its suits to help the swimmers swim faster

(Speedo 1996).

Looking for a source of inspiration in nature, the ability of

fireflies to emit light was attractive. Also their light effects

are very fascinating. This phenomenon is called

Bioluminescence. There are many groups of organisms

that produce light; the most common are fungi, bacteria,

jellyfish and fireflies (Figure 5). There are also many kinds

of insects, worms, marine micro-organisms and particular

types of fish. They produce light as a signalling system and

possibly as a defence mechanism (Marlene 1978 : xiii).

Figure 4. Fast Skin

(Speedo 1996)

Figure 5. Firefly (Marlene

1978)

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Bioluminescence has shapes and light effects that are

extremely pleasing to the eye and are very inspiring in visual

design. It is also possible to use Bioluminescence as a

source of inspiration in the technological way to produce light

and in the way to create magical and suggestive

atmospheres.

Several designers used Bioluminescence as source of

inspiration. Kateřina Smolíková’s Skyphos Chandelier is

inspired by the shapes and by the light effects of deep sea

luminescent organisms (Figure 6). It combines the

gracefulness of a jellyfish with a glass structure and LED

lighting. Kateřina Smolíková has received the Outstanding

Student Design Award for the project (Smolíková 2011).

An example of intriguing project is the Philips Bio-Light

(Figure 7). It is an experimental ambient light that uses the

Bioluminescence as inspiration for a new way to produce light

powered by a biological technology. The concept explores the

use of bioluminescent bacteria, which are fed with methane

and composted material. Alternatively the cellular light array

can be filled with fluorescent proteins that emit different

frequencies of light (Koninklijke Philips Electronics 2011).

Figure 6. Skyphos

(Smolíková 2011)

Figure 7. Philips Bio-Light

(Philips 2011)

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The British artist and light designer Bruce Munro creates the

Experience Longwood Garden (Figure 8). It is an evocative

and imaginative field of light. Inspired by the atmosphere that

creates the light of the fireflies, Munro placed an installation

of optical fibre in the midst of nature to create a suggestive

environmental light effect. (Munro 2012)

Figure 8. Field of light

(Munro 2012)

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4. Relationship between people and light

It has been investigated the relationship between people and lights in order to evaluate

different ways of using lighting and how different kinds of light influence the mood. It has

been researched about the effects of lighting on people and spaces and also, the role of

light in seasonal affective disorders. Light creates the atmosphere for each situation, for

example sad, romantic and magical. In addition to the aforementioned, light can also

guarantee health, safety and enjoyment affecting our impression of the space. Lighting

designers work on the visual quality, aesthetics and the art of lighting using up to date

technical knowledge.

Light needs to be designed for each situation. The Illuminating Engineering Society of

North America (IESNA) studies light and its effect on people and spaces. IESNA studies

says that many lighting designers divide light in layers such as: the light that gives a clear

vision enough to guarantee safely; the general lighting or ambient lighting to set a mood;

and the visual interest something that adds a touch of magic or something to stimulate the

user. Light affects the behaviour of people using the space. Main examples are to help

visibility, aid orientation and guide people down a bright path. Brightness can focus

attention facing wall luminance is a preference. Lighting can also affect body position (Rae

2000).

Light is often responsible for health disorders. Seasons with total or partial absence of light

or in some cases with too much light can cause Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is

a type of depression that tends to occur at the same time each year, usually during the

winter. The exact cause of SAD is not fully known, but it is thought to be linked to reduced

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exposure to sunlight that usually affects some

of the brain's chemicals and hormones.

Symptoms of SAD are the following: a change

in mood, a lack of interest in life, being less

active than normal and sleeping more. It is

thought that SAD affects around 2 million

people in the UK and more than 12 million

people across Northern Europe. SAD can

affect people of any age including children.

The symptoms are most likely to appear in

someone aged between 18 and 30 years old

(NHS 2012).

To find the response of the people to light it

has been opted for a practical approach. In

this way is has been created a questionnaire

to get feedback directly from the users. This

questionnaire considers the relationship

between emotions and lights and it has a low

ethic risk (Appendix III). It is structured in two

questions. The first question is about

observing nine different lights present on the

questionnaire and it asks which sensation is

felt for each of the light in question. The second

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Togetherness

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Figure 9. Table 6 Togetherness

(Author’s Own Data)

Figure 10. Table 9 Magic (Author’s Own Data)

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Magic

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Figure 11. Table 8 Safety (Author’s Own Data)

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Safety

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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Figure 12. Table 3 Sensations Map (Author’s Own Data)

question mentions nine words about sensations and the way the light is utilized. It also

asks the users to associate each of them to the light considered most appropriate

(Appendix I).

The aforementioned questionnaire has been submitted to 26 people. The results of the

questionnaire show that the orange and the white lights were chosen from the majority of

the people as lights that provide a sensation of togetherness (Figure 9). The white light is

also the most chosen for reading, eating and exploring. The pink light is the most chosen

for the sensation of magic (Figure 10), the green light is the most chosen for the sensation

of safety (Figure 11) and it also represents a very relaxing light (Figure 12) (Appendix II).

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

happy

excited

angry

nervous

sad

relaxedL1

L2

L3

L4

L5

L6

L7

L8

L9

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5. Scenario

To demonstrate the several possibilities to apply the findings, it has been chosen camping

as the scenario. Camping represents the perfect scenario that combines outdoor activities,

social experiences and different uses of light. Examples of the various uses of light could

be gathering around a camp fire, lighting up a path, a safe and magical atmosphere and

for exploring nature (Figure 13).

Designing for a camping scenario also involves considering aspects such as portability,

flexibility, self-sufficiency and ecology.

Figure 13. Camping scenario sketch (Author’s Own Picture)

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6. Conclusion and Outcomes

The final result from the research is a guide line to design an innovative solution of the use

of light in outdoor and camping scenarios inspired from Bioluminescence.

The outcome is a family of light sources extracted from a matrix of design opportunities.

These devices take inspiration from the camping life and from the experience of the

campfire. They suggest aggregation between people and create a safe and a magical

atmosphere. The inspiration has been acquired from the soft and organic shapes of

Bioluminescence organisms, in particular jellyfish and mushrooms (Figure 14). These

shapes also suggest a tactile experience of a soft and ductile material like rubber or

silicon.

Figure 14. Sketch shapes bio-inspired (Author’s Own Picture)

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It is also possible to use Bioluminescence as technology to produce light. Bioluminescence

organisms produce a special protein called Luciferase and if this is combined with oxygen

it begins to emit light (Baldwin 1996). This protein can currently be produced in

laboratories such as Sigma-Aldrich (Sigma-Aldrich 2012). It can be used to create a

glowing liquid in order to emit suggestive light effects and this technology represents an

innovative solution of eco-friendly light sources (Fig. 15).

The life stages of the light are designed as a process that is an active part of the user’s

experience. The way to turn on the light represents the first stage. Then it starts and

intensifies until it reaches the optimal intensity. As it approaches the final stage it slowly

dims until it turns off. The life of light has been depicted with a storyboard called Cave

Story where a prehistoric cave man is the protagonist. Cave Story starts by showing a

cave man walking to a cave carrying a big piece of meat and some wood. Once he is in

the cave he starts to turn on a fire while striking some stone and then he starts to enjoy the

fire using it to warm himself up. When the fire starts to increase he uses it to cook his

Figure 15. Sketch lightning shapes (Author’s Own Picture)

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dinner. In the following scenes we can see the fire slowly diming down while the cave man

enjoys his food and relaxes until he falls asleep when the fire turns off (Figure 16).

The self-sufficiency of this technology also represents a key point for the application in

outdoor and camping scenarios. These aspects are emphasized by the ability of these

devices to be filled up with water directly on the place of use and be emptied after use in

order to reduce the weight in aid of the portability. In this way the empty device can also be

easily folded and stored in order to guarantee a high standard of flexibility and usability.

In order to use this device it is enough to fill it up with water and add the capsule that

dissolving in water releases the bioluminescence protein that makes the water glow in

different colours (Figure 17 and Figure 18).

Figure 16. Sketch Cave Story (Author’s Own Picture)

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Figure 17. Use of the device (Author’s Own Picture)

Figure 18. Light colours proposal (Author’s Own Picture)

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Figure 19. Light proposal shape 1 (Author’s Own Picture)

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Figure 20. Light proposal shape 2 (Author’s Own Picture)

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Figure 21. Render lighting device proposal 1 (Author’s Own Picture)

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Figure 22. Render lighting device proposal 2 (Author’s Own Picture)

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7. Reflective Report

The start of this project coincides with the start of my master’s degree in Industrial Product

Design. Although this is not my first experience studying abroad, this is my first experience

studying at a British University.

My first thought is surely for all the people that have been next to me guiding and

encouraging me, such as my tutors, my friends and colleagues from university and my

friends and relatives that were close even if from distance.

When I started this project I didn’t know where exactly it would lead me to. Writing a

dissertation in English has been a very challenging experience at times. I started the

project by choosing a Research Question. I knew that this decision would affect the path of

the entire project, that’s why I chose to orientate it to nature as a source of inspiration.

Many times during my studies, I was fascinated by nature and I found it in art and design

several times. I feel that nature has a special power, we are part of it and in some way we

have to give it back something. In my project while looking for sources of inspiration I was

fascinated once again from nature discovering new kinds of beauty and shapes.

During these studies I have without a doubt learned to look at the results of the research

from a more objective point of view. I have also learned that there are different kinds of

data and some are more reliable than others, furthermore some data is irrelevant. A main

step is in fact learning how to identify them. To this end, this project has surely amplified

my way of thinking in a critical and creative way.

The possibilities to compare each other with people that have different nationalities and

backgrounds is in fact truly inspiring and fascinating. It was the first time that I have

needed to create a questionnaire. I had an intriguing task of taking to various types of

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people and discovering different points of view was an extremely valuable experience.

When observing the results of the questionnaire, sometimes they were very similar and at

other times contrasting which made the project even more fascinating.

I am very satisfied about the result of my project in terms of overall work as in the design

outcomes that represent an elegant goal in shapes and design. They also represent my

progress in all design phases and the improvement of my skills.

The end of my project also coincides with the end of this master’s which has been an

incredible experience. This is an important goal for me, but also a boost of enthusiasm and

a new starting point for my career in design.

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8. List of References

Banger, B. (1976) Nature as Designer.

London: F. Warne & co.

Benyus, J. (1997) Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature.

New York : Morrow

Benyus, J. (2007) The Biomimicry Institute

[online] 9 May available from < http://biomimicryinstitute.org/about-us/ >

[9 May 2012]

Baldwin, T. O. (1996) Firefly luciferase: the structure is known, but the mystery

remains

Texas : Current Biology Ltd

Debrie, B. (1974) Design Lessons from Nature

New York: Watson – Guptill Publications

Koninklijke Philips Electronics (2011) Bio-light

[online] 20 December available from

<http://www.design.philips.com/philips/sites/philipsdesign/about/design/designportfo

lio/design_futures/bio_light.page>

[20 December 2011]

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Marlene, A. (1978) Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence.

London : Academic Press

Munro, B. (2012) Field of light

[online] 10 June available from < http://www.fieldoflight.co.uk >

[10 June 2012]

Neill, W. (1993) By Nature's Design.

Pat Murphy and Paul Doherty

NHS (2012) Seasonal affective disorder

[online] 25 May available from < http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/seasonal-affective-

disorder/ >

[25 May 2012]

Powers, A. (1999) Nature in Design.

United Kingdom: Conran Octopus

Rae, M. (2000) IESNA Lighting Handbook

New York : Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.

Rockwood, K. (2008) Biomimicry: Nature-Inspired Designs

[online] 14 May available from < http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/129/ >

[14 May 2012]

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Rosenthal, N. (1993) Winter Blues

New York : Guilford Press

Sigma-Aldrich (2012)

[online] 23 August available from < http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/ >

[23 August 2012]

Smolíková, K. (2011) Skyphos

[online] 21 December available from < http://smolikova.freepage.cz/skyphos/ >

[21 December 2011]

Speedo (1996) Speedo Fast Skin

[online] 25 May available from < http://www.speedo.com >

[25 May 2012]

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Appendix I

Questionnaire: lights and emotions.

Question 1: For each of the lights on page 2 circle the emotion that you feel. The middle point on the line is

a balanced emotional state. The centre of the diagram shows “none” which represent an indifferent or

emotionless mood.

L 1: L 2: L3:

L 4: L 5: L 6:

L 7: L 8: L9

Question 2: Associate to each of the following sensations and ways to use the light from page 2 that you

consider more appropriate.

Sensation of: togetherness ………. ( eg: L 1 )

adventure ……….

safety ……….

magic ……….

Way to use: reading ……….

eating ……….

exploring ……….

illuminate a path ……….

signal a location ……….

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L 1: L 2: L 3:

L 4: L 5: L 6:

L 7: L 8: L 9:

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Appendix II

Questionnaire lights and emotions: Results

Results data for Question 1: “For each of the lights on page 2 circle the emotion that you feel. The middle

point on the line is a balanced emotional state. The centre of the diagram shows “none” which represent

an indifferent or emotionless mood.”

Each light has been represented by a number preceded by the letter “L” (Eg: L1, L2, etc).

For each emotion has been assigned a value of 2. For the middle point has been assigned a value of 1. For

each “none” position has been assigned a value of 2 (Table 1).

The results from Table 1 has been converted in percentage for each light (Table 2) and then transferred in

the graphic (Table 3).

happy excited angry nervous sad relaxed none total

L1 2 14 12 14 0 4 6 52

L2 5 3 2 6 0 22 8 46

L3 5 3 2 0 0 22 4 36

L4 7 11 1 2 5 8 12 46

L5 13 21 0 3 2 0 8 47

L6 12 2 0 5 5 14 6 44

L7 5 3 2 10 6 9 10 45

L8 12 10 1 9 3 7 4 46

L9 9 5 0 4 2 16 14 50

Table 1

happy excited angry nervous sad relaxed none total

L1 3,8 26,9 23 26,9 0 7,7 11,7 100

L2 11 6,5 4,3 0,5 0 47,8 30,1 100

L3 14 8,3 5,5 0 0 61,1 11,2 100

L4 15 23,9 2,2 4,3 10,9 17,4 26,1 100

L5 28 44,7 0 6,4 4,2 0 17 100

L6 27 4,5 0 11,4 11,4 31,8 13,7 100

L7 11 6,7 4,4 22,2 13,3 20 22,3 100

L8 26 21,7 2,2 19,6 6,5 15,2 8,7 100

L9 18 10 0 8 4 32 28 100

Table 2

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Table 3

Results data for Question 2: “Associate to each of the following sensations and ways to use the light from

page 2 that you consider more appropriate.”

For each vote has been assign a value of 1 (Table 4). The value from Table 4 has been converted in

percentage (Table 5) than transferred the relatives graphics for each sensation and way to use (From Table

6 to Table 14).

Togetherness Adventure Safety Magic Reading Eating Exploring Illuminate a path

Signal a location

L1: 1 7 0 1 0 1 0 1 9

L2: 5 4 7 2 0 1 3 4 3

L3: 0 2 4 6 0 3 4 1

L4: 0 2 0 11 1 3 2 1

L5: 5 3 2 2 2 5 3 5 5

L6: 1 1 4 6 0 5 6 5

L7: 1 3 1 5 2 0 2 1

L8: 8 4 3 3 1 3 0 3 6

L9: 8 0 5 7 20 10 9 5 4

Table 4

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

happy

excited

angry

nervous

sad

relaxed

L1

L2

L3

L4

L5

L6

L7

L8

L9

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Signal a location

L1: 3,4 26,9 0 2,3 0 3,6 0 3,8 31

L2: 17,2 15,4 26,9 4,6 0 3,6 10 15,4 10,3

L3: 0 7,7 15,4 14 0 10,7 13 3,8

L4: 0 7,7 26 4 0 10 7,7 3,4

L5: 17,2 11,5 7,7 4,6 8 17,8 10 19,2 17,2

L6: 3,4 3,8 15,4 14 0 17,8 20 19,2 0

L7: 3,4 11,5 3,8 12 8 0 6,7 0 3,4

L8: 27,6 15,4 11,5 7 3 10,7 0 11,5 20,7

L9: 27,6 0 19,2 16 77 35,7 30 19,2 13,8

Table 5

Table 6 Table 7

Table 8 Table 9

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Togetherness

1

2

3

4

5

6

70

5

10

15

20

25

30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Adventure

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Safety

1

2

3

4

5

6

70

5

10

15

20

25

30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Magic

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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Table 10 Table 11

Table 12 Table 13

Table 14

0

20

40

60

80

100

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Reading

1

2

3

4

5

6

70

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Eating

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Exploring

1

2

3

4

5

6

70

5

10

15

20

25

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Illuminate a path

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Signal a location

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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