Images, projected through solid acrylic
A computationally designed acrylic surface that transforms light into precise patterns. Only using the shape of a single surface.
Modified LED light
In this demonstration, a standard 10mm red LED has been modified by milling the lens surface with our computed freeform geometry. This results in the LED projecting a custom pattern by redistributing the light as it passes through the lens surface.
Flame Lens
Here we milled a hexagonal piece of acrylic so when sunlicht passes through, it projects a flame pattern onto the wall.
Algorithmic design
Surface geometry is computed from an arbitrary image.
Precision fabrication
Manufactured as a single acrylic component.
Hidden design
The pattern on the acrylic surface is invisible until light passes through it.