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Stacia Mood Lamp — Emoji to Light
Since Mar 2024 — Active prototype
A smart lamp that turns emojis into ambient light. The Stacia Mood Lamp connects to an iOS app, letting moods be shared wordlessly through color.
1. The Starting Point
It began as a joke about Stacia’s unpredictable moods — and turned into an idea for a non-verbal way to share them at home. We wondered: what if an emoji could instantly transform into light?
2. What We Built
The lamp is controlled by a simple iOS app. Select an emoji, and the lamp glows in the matching color.
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Mood input through emoji
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Real-time color change
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Bluetooth + Wi-Fi connectivity
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Custom 3D-printed enclosure
It’s playful, a little absurd, and surprisingly useful.
3. How It Works
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Hardware: ESP microcontroller + RGB LED strip
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Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
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Frontend: iOS app built in Swift
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Body: 3D-printed custom enclosure
4. Status
The lamp is fully functional and lives at home. The only thing missing: a sturdier 3D-printed body to replace the first prototype.
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