Sewing exercise from class
LED circuit and soldering exercise from class
The Story
A boy called Benjamin is waiting for his parents to come home after a day of work. Ben’s had a bad day at school and is feeling lonely. He is waiting, wondering when they’ll come home, wishing he could count down the minutes to see his loved ones.
This plush night light represents a person (a loved one) and has LEDs that draw the shape of a heart. The LEDs turn on and off in such a way that it reminds of a loading screen, or a loading animation. It means to signify that the love is coming.
Early Sketches
Pattern
Parts and Materials
diffussion Exploration
Lace fabric 
Some success 
Hard plastic 
No success 
Balloon 
High success 
Clear shower cap 
Some success 
Blue bath cap 
No success 
Loofah 
High success
Materials to use
- Cosy fabric (main body)
- Translucent fabric (to go above LEDs)
- Thread
- LED circuit with battery pack
Circuit Diagram
Tinkercad link here
Sweet idea. I think a solid light instead of a sequential light series is also effective. I like that the fabric is solid and poor for transmitting light and only the heart area will be lit. How will you diffuse that light? I think a flannel (I have some extra white if you need) or a crinoline (which I also have extra of) would be a nice effect!
I like it! I personally prefer ballon and loofah. The effects of LED are perfect in these two materials and they will make the heart looks “soft”.