mosa: kinetic space heater.
mosa was inspired by the congruent coming together of shapes--tessellations and mosaics.
exploring simple movements of 3-dimensional shapes lead to the design of a space heater that capitilizes on increasing and decreasing surface area. In use, the heater opens and becomes dynamic. When not in use, the heater remains closed and static without demanding attention. mosa offers a more expressive interaction between person and object, allowing a turn of the handle to immediately influence how hot the heater becomes.
// exploring simple movements.
// applying form to movement.
// prototyping and physical model.
// ceramic heating element detail.
// handle detail when closed.
