Beacon call

Gentle gestures in the age of digital overload Sending love without saying a word. In the chaotic flurry of notifications, messages and calls, it's easy to lose the essence of raw, unspoken sentiments. This experiment is not really about the device; it's more of a philosophy - an investigation into alternate forms of signaling and communication. It's about taking a step back from the noise; enabling humans to show and share their love. All with a simple, gentle glow. Features Synchronous glow: Touching your beacon makes both devices emit a serene and beautiful glow. Even if you're miles apart, the luminance bridges that distance. Silent sentiments: Words often fall short. This device communicates sentiment without a single word or sound. No disruptive notifications or attention-grabbing alerts. Calm technology: Embodying the principle of calm technology, this connected device does not disturb, distract or demand. It's there, and it doesn't intrude. A soft presence that warms the heart. No obligations: The recipient doesn't need to react or respond. If they're around and they happen to notice the beacon's glow, they feel the warmth and sentiment. If not, the gesture comes and goes silently. Passively active: Glows are only activated when the person is actually in the vicinity, leaving the beacon in a low-power, deep-sleep state when they're not around. Philosophy Our fast-paced digital lives often thrust upon us the obligation to respond, to acknowledge, to engage. We're often trapped in the 'typing...' limbo. This connected object seeks to liberate our emotions from these shackles. Send a hug, a smile, a thought - without the weight of words or the pressure of response. It's a pure sentiment, floating in the ether, waiting to be seen and felt. …or not. For those moments when you just want to reach out and let someone know they're in your thoughts. For those times when you wish to say nothing and mean everything. For the world that craves connections without the noise.