Look: Heat Sensitive Wallpaper Changes Pattern

Ever wanted a wall treatment with the option to change it occasionally? Designer Shi Yuan's heat activated wallpaper opens up a world of design possibilities, revealing additional design details when heat is applied to the treated surface...

This type of heat sensitive technology would certainly work well here in Los Angeles, as the paint requires a 35 °C change in temperature to fully transform (but changes occur just after 15 °C).

[via Yatzer]

Comments (17)

outrageously cool.

posted by MarieE123 on May 27th 2008 at 7:18am
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this is great. how do i get my hands on these?

posted by stagerite on May 27th 2008 at 7:19am
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yeah, where can this be found?

posted by Enamorada on May 27th 2008 at 7:20am
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I want heat changing wallpaper now, Daddy!

And an Oompa-Loompa.

posted by hmr on May 27th 2008 at 7:23am
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not a fan of those patterns, but the concept is, as Marie put it, outrageously cool!

posted by closertotheocean on May 27th 2008 at 7:23am
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OMG, the concept is amazing, and i actually really like the climbing vine pattern.
Source please~!

posted by DahliaCactus on May 27th 2008 at 7:36am
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COOL! Want one!

posted by cojaclynsy on May 27th 2008 at 7:37am
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I love the idea. I'm not sure how well it would pan out indoors, since I don't normally have that wide a variation in temperature--I usually keep within a range of 70-75 degrees F. I suppose this would be best used for "touch and change for fun" situations like the "life is beautiful" poster and the guy shown above.

posted by kuroneko on May 27th 2008 at 7:44am
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So pretty.

posted by theserovingeyes on May 27th 2008 at 8:21am
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Even if you keep the overall temperature fairly constant, there are often 'hot spots' near heaters, and in especially sunny spots. It would be interesting to see the intersection of light and patterns, particularly as warm, sunny spots shifted throughout the day.

posted by siobhan. on May 27th 2008 at 8:34am
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The blooming flowers are especially gorgeous...

posted by piepie on May 27th 2008 at 8:44am
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Gimicky and pointless...
...this would only serve to encourage folks to keep their heat on too high when we need to be conserving energy.

posted by bepsf on May 27th 2008 at 9:05am
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I want to know who makes that heater!

posted by Liz on May 27th 2008 at 9:08am
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15 °C? Whose home temperature even fluctuates that much?!?

posted by rhiana on May 27th 2008 at 9:53am
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I tihnk of the movie Pleasantville...but it is still cool.

posted by bigcityboy2 on May 27th 2008 at 9:54am
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silly novelty! but I want that poster!

posted by La loca on May 27th 2008 at 10:20am
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I think it would be perfect for a bathroom.

posted by rubyshoe on May 27th 2008 at 11:53am
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