Wearable light controller for a responsive environment.
LUNA
2015
The accelerated orbital speed and the absence of a day-night cycle on the ISS disrupt the astronauts’ natural circadian rhythm. The station relies on artificial lighting that is rarely turned off, which can lead to sleep disorders, affecting astronauts’ mental health, general comfort, and productivity.
Luna is a wearable device that allows astronauts to easily adjust the brightness and color temperature of their lighting environment. Designed to track astronauts’ position within the International Space Station (ISS), Luna provides them with enhanced control over their isolated environment.
Designed in participation with the NASA Wearable Technology CLUSTER. Presented in Huston TX. NASA Johnson Center.
Responsibilities: Research, Industrial Design, Prototyping, Art Direction
Luna is inspired by the twist and camber of a bird’s wing.
Research
Through literature review, we studied astronaut body positions in microgravity, focusing on the neutral body posture. This posture facilitates a direct, easy movement from the hand to the thigh. Our tests confirmed that positioning the device on the thigh was the most effective solution.
We also studied astronauts’ day-to-day clothing, noting that they all wear cargo pants while aboard the ISS modules. The goal was to design a device that astronauts could wear without needing to change their clothing.
Discovering a cohesive balance between form and user interface.
Evolution of LUNA
