The Concept
The idea for Goodnight Balloon plush nightlight came from my son’s love of balloons. I’d originally imagined it as a handful of balloons.
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Category: Finished Projects
Batu’s Plush Night Light
For this project, I set out to design a plush night light that blends my love for collectible display toys with functional lighting. I’ve always enjoyed surrounding myself with limited-edition pieces and objects that make my space feel unique, and I wanted to capture that same feeling in a handmade plush.
I’ve combined sewing, soft materials, and an LED circuit, and my goal was to create a toy that isn’t just for play, but also for display—an object that transforms into an ambient presence when lit at night.
While I started with a different idea, the process led me to relocate the LEDs and add ‘organs’ inside the plush, so that when the light is turned on, the interior details are revealed, giving the design an unexpected inner life.
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Jimmy’s Plush Night Light
GlowClam – Project Description
GlowClam is a plush night light designed to bring peace and comfort to users inspired by my own experience of falling asleep to the sound of ocean.
It features a semi-rigid shell with smooth fabric and a more plushy and soft interior with soft lighting compared to the peal that sits on top of it which is the main light source. The different tactile and the partially hidden pearl encourages user to play with it. And feel the change of luminance as the shell open and close.
GlowClam is designed for anyone who seeks a sense of peace and playfulness before bed. It encourages a bedtime ritual that feels safe and personal.
Jisu’s Night Friend 🦇🌙 Plush Light
My Project: The Honduran White Bat
I have always been a night owl, which is why I’ve liked bats since I was young. They made me feel that I wasn’t alone during the late hours. That’s why I chose to create a Honduran White Bat. Originally, my idea was a cat paw, but even during the prototyping phase, I realized I liked bats more, and they fit the theme of night better. I also thought it would be fun to highlight the bat’s yellow nose and ears—contrasting with its white fur—using LEDs.
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For my plush night I was inspired by my dog – Coco. I only get to see my dogs during the weekend and it made me think of how humans experience “separation anxiety” of sorts when they’re away from their pets – and vice versa. Although I haven’t come up with an idea with how to deal with it for our pets yet, I wanted to create a plushie that reminded you of the feeling your pet gives you.
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Jay’s Plush night light
Project & Story
This project is a plush night light designed in the form of a tooth and toothpaste set. The intention is to help children build positive associations with dental care—turning everyday routines into playful moments with familiar companions. At home, the night light provides gentle illumination that accompanies children to sleep. In the dental clinic, it can serve as both a decorative object and a comforting plush for children to hold during check-ups, reducing their fear of the dentist.
The target users are young children and dental professionals. For children, the night light creates a sense of companionship and safety, making it easier to brush their teeth and visit the dentist. For dentists, it offers a tool to decorate clinics in a child-friendly way while reducing patient anxiety.
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TJ Maxx Cloth Fluffy Fabric
Staying hydrated is a simple habit many people know is important for health, but in daily life it is often overlooked. With busy schedules, long hours of work, or constant focus on screens, people forget to drink water until they feel tired or unwell. This small reminder lamp was designed to serve as a gentle signal, encouraging people to pause, take a sip, and care for their bodies. It is not just a light, but a small reminder that health often begins with the simplest actions
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YIRAN LIN
Teardown Process
step 1–Locate the SIM-card slot and insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the SIM-card notch. Carefully pry the rear cover away in small, controlled increments until it detaches.
step 2–Using a precision screwdriver, unscrew the two screws securing the battery to the mainboard. Carefully peel away the insulating tape on top of the battery, then lift and remove the battery from the housing.
step 3–Peel off the conductive fabric tape covering the flex cable, and pull out the flex cable from both ends of the connectors.
step 4–Use a small screwdriver to remove the screws securing the speaker module to the motherboard, unplug the soldered wires from the connector on the motherboard, and take out the speaker module.
step 5–Use a small screwdriver to remove the remaining three screws on the motherboard, unplug the connector cable between the motherboard and the antenna module, and take out the motherboard.
step 6–Remove the antenna module.
step 7–Use a heat gun to warm the edges of the screen and separate the screen from the frame, then remove the volume and power button assemblies.
step 8–Use a small screwdriver to unscrew the screws at the charging port and remove the charging port.
Overview
Materials Used for Each Component
- Back Cover And Mid Frame
The back cover and mid frame of the Verizon Ellipsis 8 tablet are primarily made of plastic. The back cover features a plastic shell designed with ease of disassembly and repair in mind. The mid frame is also made of plastic, reinforced with metal brackets and screws to ensure structural stability.
2. Screen Assembly
The screen assembly of the Verizon Ellipsis 8 is made of multiple materials to ensure its functionality and durability. The surface consists of a reinforced glass panel, such as Corning Gorilla Glass, which provides scratch and impact resistance. The touch layer uses a transparent conductive material, such as Indium Tin Oxide (ITO), to sense touch input. The LCD display provides image output and works together with a backlight. The midframe is usually made of plastic or aluminum alloy to support and secure the screen assembly. Additionally, the flex cable uses flexible printed circuit (FPC) technology to connect the touch screen to the motherboard, transmitting touch signals and display data.
3. Motherboard And SoC Area
The motherboard and SoC area of the Verizon Ellipsis 8 consist of the PCB (FR4) for support and connections, silicon chips in plastic packages soldered via BGA, thermal materials like paste, copper, or aluminum, plastic and metal connectors, and passive components made of ceramic, metal, or electrolytic materials. These materials ensure mechanical strength, electrical performance, and heat management.
4. Battery and Flex Cables
The Verizon Ellipsis 8 uses a Li-Po soft-pack battery with aluminum-plastic film, lithium-ion electrolyte, copper, and aluminum foils for lightweight, high-density power. Its casing and pads are plastic and foam or silicone for shock and insulation. Flex cables (FPC) made of polyimide or polyester with copper connect the screen, buttons, and camera to the motherboard, with plastic and metal contacts ensuring reliable signal transmission.
Manufacturing and Assembly
The Verizon Ellipsis 8 is made using reinforced glass, multi-layer PCB, BGA chip packaging, soft-pack batteries, and injection-molded or die-cast chassis. The screen is laminated to the midframe, chips and components are surface-mounted and BGA-soldered, and thermal materials are applied to the SoC. Batteries and flex cables are installed and secured with pads, screws, and connectors. The final assembly is fixed with clips and adhesive, then tested for functionality, ensuring precision, reliability, and lightweight design.
Tools Used for Disassembly
1. Small Phillips screwdriver
2. flathead screwdriver
3. heat gun
Two Areas of Interest
For me, the first thing I noticed about this tablet is its unique screen. The screen is surrounded by a midframe, which makes it feel like a very durable tablet, as it doesn’t seem likely to break easily if dropped. This is a point that interests me because it looks different from a typical iPad and seems well-suited for outdoor activities. During the disassembly process, I also found that the screen is relatively easy to remove, which suggests that the design may have considered replacement, allowing the tablet to have a longer lifespan.
The second aspect is its clean internal layout, with clearly defined module sections and a compact arrangement of the motherboard and screen. Each component is very easy to remove, and the entire assembly is secured with only ten screws. I think this is a very clever choice, as it makes the tablet relatively easy to disassemble with a clear removal path, facilitating replacements. This is also a great way to extend the lifespan of the device, while keeping the body lightweight and slim.