Cris‘ Plush Night Light Proposal

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Glowshroom (Mushroom Night Light)

In a quiet park at night, glowing mushrooms appear on the grass and along the forest paths. During the day, they stay quietly under the trees, looking just like ordinary mushrooms. But at night, they light up their bodies and guide people who are out for a walk.

This lamp is designed for people who enjoy walking in parks and quiet places at night.

MoonRest (Moon Pillow Lamp)

The moon-shaped lamp is actually a pillow that can be worn around the neck. The idea came from my recent night flight, when I was very sleepy but couldn’t rest comfortably. This design gives both comfort and gentle light.

On the two ends and the sides of the pillow, there are soft warm yellow LEDs. They can be used as an eye-friendly reading light while traveling or relaxing. When it’s time to sleep, the lights can be turned off, leaving only the comfort of the pillow.

This lamp is designed for people who travel at night or need a cozy way to read and rest. It feels like carrying a piece of the moon with you, giving both light and comfort on the journey.

HeartGlow (Heart Lamp)

This heart-shaped lamp is designed for people who want to express love to someone special, such as parents, a partner, or other loved ones. Inside the lamp, eight red LEDs form the shape of a heart, symbolizing strong and passionate feelings. In the center, there is one warm yellow LED, glowing softly like a heart full of warmth.

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In the final design, I choose the Heartglow. I decided to add some decorative elements: two veil-like pieces, similar to a wedding veil, will be sewn onto the upper ends of the heart shape to enhance its romantic feeling and visual layering.

For the main body material, I initially considered four options: cotton fabric, plush, silk, and polyester.

Cotton fabric: inexpensive and breathable, but the texture is rather ordinary and lacks a refined appearance.

Silk: smooth and cool to the touch with a luxurious look, but costly and less durable for long-term use.

Polyester: strong, durable, and affordable, yet the texture feels relatively hard and less warm or inviting.

Plush (high-pile fabric): soft, cozy, and fluffy, giving the product a cute and comforting appearance. It also provides warmth and perfectly aligns with the theme of “love and warmth.”

After comparison, I ultimately chose plush as the main material. Its softness and friendly touch make the product more than just a lamp—it becomes a warm companion. The fluffy look also enhances its cuteness and emotional expression.

For the added decoration, I selected semi-transparent organza to create the veil. This lightweight and airy material produces a romantic atmosphere while contrasting with the thickness of the plush fabric, creating a richer and more layered visual effect.

Lauren’s Plush Light Proposal

In Class Design

Plush:


Circuit:


Final Idea:

Grumpers/Grumps

Grumps is a mood indicator. It is meant to convey a mood to your loved ones without needing to speak. Whether you don’t feel like speaking or you’re busy at work/school, Grumps allows you to ask for comfort without having to overextend yourself. The object will glow when activated which signifies to the room that you aren’t in a good mood. Grumps will be a weighted plush which will allow it to sit on your desk or provide comfort in your arms.

Bonus: It will have a small pocket that can store notes/letters of affirmation.

Update: Grumpers is going to be a set of two tear droplets.


Target Users: nonverbal/neurodivergent people | people who work long hours | people that live with their partners.

Parts + Materials:
1. Soft plush fabric in different colors
2. Led -> different colors to signify different moods
3. Some ribbon/chain that allows multiple grumps to be attached to each other + other things
4. Batteries
5. Heat Shrinking Tubing
6. Resistor


Ta-Shea’s Love Letter Night Light Proposal

This plush night light is a series of love letters to my unborn nephew.

The intention is for the toy to change as he grows. No matter how old he gets this “toy” stays with him.

So each year on his birthday he removes a layer of fabric revealing the current year’s positive affirmation or/ life lesson I want to “pass down to him” 

The heart shaped pillow will have 18 layers of fabric celebrating the first 18 years of his life.

Examples of love notes for the first 3 birthdays❤️ ⬇️

Found examples/inspo for font and the night light heart object ❤️ ⬇️