A friend of mine sent me a link to Kevin Atkinson’s video work, and then, a few days later, I spotted the same “method artist” on a blog that I read regularly. He seems to be getting a lot of attention.

I don’t know too much about programming or coding (well, who am I kidding…I don’t know anything!), but I thought the real-time visual effects were pretty fascinating. With endless editing capabilities at our disposal, it’s refreshing to see some one programming for live applications (ie public art instillations, concerts, nightclubs).

From what I picked up on his blog, Kevin writes 2d equations that cause the video to simulate things like waves, fun-house mirrors, water, and pixel balls. That’s the best explanation I can give, so if you want more information, check out his blog.

In our latest engagement with Respironics, a leader in the home respiratory care market, we faced an interesting challenge: take an intimidating piece of medical equipment–a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine–and make it feel approachable and usable for sleep apnea sufferers. We realized quickly that the use of a CPAP comes with much stigma. Patients are required to wear a cumbersome mask and tube system that simulates breathing during the night. As a result, the treatment helps deliver a regenerating, restful sleep.

We were recently honored with an MDEA Award for our work on Respironic’s REMStar CPAP base station. It got us thinking. With the rapid increase in Point of Care (POC) medical devices, we frequently find ourselves having to translate the aesthetics of in-hospital devices into versions appropriate for consumer use. Below are some guiding principles we use to design solutions that make conditions like sleep apnea or diabetes a smaller part of life:

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This looks very promising.

2x as bright as LEDs for the same power
Near full spectrum light, similar to the light of the sun.

15 lumens/Watt = typical incandescent bulb
70 lumens/Watt = typical LED
140 lumens/Watt = Luxim’s new plasma bulb

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