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Responsive objects / 12 / Refraction

Caustic Projection Tile.

The tile redirects an even beam into a study of Red Meridian. Change the angle or screen spacing to see the light field lose its shape.

Projection screenDesign position
Concept rendering of a transparent tile and its intended projection.
Meridian / Light fieldCalculating rays

Aim the light

Find the design position.

Loading the light model.

Side diagram of light rays passing through the tile towards the screen SCREEN LIGHT TILE
Selected rays in side view
Red Meridian crop with its amber disc and surrounding dark curve.
The target
A tonal study of Red Meridian

The demo traces rays through ideal acrylic facets. The warm display represents light intensity. A continuous, manufacturable relief and a physical projection would need separate design and testing. Read the research notes ↗