The loop

The Loop is a circular time-telling light fixture orbiting within an inhabited space. Its function resembles much of sun paths and its shadow transitions indicating time; for the Loop, the position on the orbit emulates it, with a full orbital rotation equating to a full day's passing. The designers aim to infuse time into space, making the telling of time an experience concurrent to an encompassed dimension. The gentle indication of time enabled by The Loop hopes to eliminate the potential stressors brought forth by clocks and their unsympathetic numbers, reimagining the relationship between time, space and people.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The Loop is an apparatus that tells time visually and spatially. The instrument encompasses a circular orb made of fibreglass, producing a soft creamy shade of warm yellow. Once powered, the LED bulb glows a warm hue that delicately illuminates the room. The orb neatly wraps around a stepper motor that attains its electricity supply from an AC power plug, vla the 24V dual rail track that is interpolated on the wooden tracks. Although the motor was readymade, it was reprogrammed to acquire desired functions. Once anchored to the track, the motor carries the orb on its path, completing a loop in precisely 24 hours. Much like a jigsaw puzzle, the track is made by piecing together various shapes of blocked wood. The amenability of the track allows The Loop to be applied to various environments. As the orb would need to circumnavigate the tread, it must complete its circuit back to the beginning Where the day draws an end, another starts anew.

The unit recalculates its motor speed when the path is reassembled, lengthened, or shortened. The orb travels slower in its orbit with a smaller space and quickens its pace with a bigger one. It is a space-conscious form that translates its understanding of time and space into rhythmic movements. The equipped Bluetooth functionality allows easy adjustments of bulb brightness and turns the motor on and off. Functioning as more than a mere timepiece, the Loop synchronizes with users' daily routines, starting its journey where they designate, typically in the bedroom before traversing to common areas. As it gracefully moves, its shadow subtly marks the passage of time, alleviating the stress often associated with conventional clocks.