Client
Location: Porto, Portugal
Completion date: 2022
Project Team
Project Coordination
Paulo Mendes
Castros
Researcher
Pedro Silva
Castros
R&D Research Scientist
Nabiha Ben Sedrine
Castros
Choice of materials, structure and technologies for electroluminescent fiber production
Nelson Durães
CeNTI
Choice of materials, structure and technologies for electroluminescent fiber production
Amanda Melo
CeNTI
Choice of materials, structure and technologies for electroluminescent fiber production
Cíntia Martins
CeNTI
Choice of materials, structure and technologies for electroluminescent fiber production
Sofia Silva
CeNTI
Choice of materials, structure and technologies for electroluminescent fiber production
Paulo Cardoso
CeNTI
Choice of materials, structure and technologies for electroluminescent fiber production
Rita Valério
CeNTI
Choice of materials, structure and technologies for electroluminescent fiber production
Daniela Colevati
CeNTI
Development of electronic control systems for electroluminescent fibers
Ricardo Silva
CeNTI
Integration of electroluminescent fibers in textiles
Marta Midão
CeNTI
Integration of electroluminescent fibers in textiles
Kevin Rodrigues
CeNTI
Technical Coordination, Design and Product Engineering
Filipe Silva
CeNTI
Product Design and Engineering
Patrícia Gonçalves
CeNTI
Product Design and Engineering
Luís Caldas
CeNTI
Product Design and Engineering
Ana Ribeiro
CeNTI
Overview
The piece depicts a dynamic elliptical arch demonstrating a double character: first the robustness of the structural architectural element, and second, the flexibility of the embedded electroluminescent textile fibers.
The 2.5 meters -height piece is composed of stainless-steel support structure, acrylic, black velvet fabric, and electroluminescent fibers. The system is connected by universal plug to power supply. The apertures located at eye level allow to discover four electroluminescent textile fibers applications. Furthermore, the ceiling provides an additional sky-like sensation allowing the visitors to be amazed by its glowing lines.
Goals
The goal of the piece is to engage the visitors to discover and experience glowing innovating textile fibers in exhibitions and Museums.