More window covering innovation this week…
Bright Blind by Mongoose
Made of electroluminescent (EL) sheets, Makoto Hirahara’s Bright Blind simulates a window where none exists. In all other respects, the artificial blind functions in exactly the same way as a regular blind – i.e. turning the plastic stick controls the brightness, etc. Great for dark rooms and basements.
As of this writing, this piece is made by hand, so it’s available – but will take some time (and money) to create.
Anyone who follows design knows, there are tons of great products out there. Much as we’d like to, we can’t possibly buy or sell them all. In the spirit of Gen C, where design is democratic and everyone can be a designer, Bright Blinds comes to us via In The Pipeline. In the Pipeline allows you to be a virtual member of their buying team; tell them which designs you love and help them choose which products to sell. You comment on any of the designs and vote for your favorites. Submit your email and if the prototype gets manufactured they will notify you so you can be one of the first to call it your own.
Upon further investigation; it looks like it’s been around for awhile as it was submitted to the site a year ago. Let me know what you think. Manufacturers, here’s another shout out about innovative blinds. Anyone listening?
