My night light is designed in the shape of a cat paw, with a black base and soft pink cat fingers. I created it for my own kitten, but I hope everyone who loves cats will enjoy it too. When it lights up, it’s as if the little paw is waving and greeting you, bringing a playful and comforting feeling. The light is meant to make the user feel connected to their love for cats, adding a fun and warm touch to any room.
Description of materials and parts used
I used black fabric for the main part of the cat paw so that light wouldn’t pass through. For the fingers, I used pink felt and sewed a small red LED light behind each finger, so the light only shines through the paw’s fingers.
My journey through this project
The most challenging part of this project was securing the LED lights in the cat fingers. First, I created a circuit with five LED lights. After sewing the pink fabric for the fingers, I attached it to the black base. I then cut small openings behind each pink pad to insert the LED light, ensuring it was centered in the pink part.
If I had more time, I would improve the attachment method of the LED lights for better durability and consider using a rechargeable battery to enhance convenience. Additionally, I would test different light intensities for better visual effects.
The most surprising challenge was managing the fabric’s texture to make sure the light diffused in just the right way. If I had more time, I would focus on refining the materials, experimenting with different shades of pink, and improving the circuitry to make the lighting more even.
