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With two layers of liquid and a small LEDs pump embedded in the bottom of the container, Kihou creates luminous bubbles from the bottom of the box. (Photo courtesy of tangent)
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Design : Hideki Yoshimoto + Yoshinaka Ono
Production : tangent
Production Support : Toshiro Aki (Chinaware), Yamada Heiando (Lacquer ware)
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The combination of light, bubbles and noises creates mysterious atmoshpere. (Photo courtesy of tangent)
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KIHOU is an indirect lighting product using two kinds of liquid and air bubbles. A ceramic bowl is filled with sticky liquid and a thin layer of black silicone oil floats on top. A small pump and LEDs are embedded in the bottom of the bowl, making luminous bubbles rise to the surface from the black liquid. The rhythm of bubbles, unexpected noise, stickiness of the liquid and lightness of the oil, and the mysterious contrast between the golden light and black surface all breathe life into this small cube, sublimating it into a product that people can feel an affinity with.
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Different container version of "Kihou." (Photo courtesy of tangent) |
