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Look: Heat Sensitive Wallpaper Changes Pattern

0527o8heatsens-01.jpgEver 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...

 
 

0527o8heatsens-02.jpgThis 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).


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outrageously cool.

posted by MarieE123 on 2008-05-27 12:18:01
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this is great. how do i get my hands on these?

posted by stagerite on 2008-05-27 12:19:45
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yeah, where can this be found?

posted by Enamorada on 2008-05-27 12:20:33
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I want heat changing wallpaper now, Daddy!

And an Oompa-Loompa.

posted by hmr on 2008-05-27 12:23:48
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not a fan of those patterns, but the concept is, as Marie put it, outrageously cool!

posted by closertotheocean on 2008-05-27 12:23:54
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OMG, the concept is amazing, and i actually really like the climbing vine pattern.
Source please~!

posted by DahliaCactus on 2008-05-27 12:36:54
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COOL! Want one!

posted by cojaclynsy on 2008-05-27 12:37:31
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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 2008-05-27 12:44:47
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So pretty.

posted by theserovingeyes on 2008-05-27 13:21:59
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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 2008-05-27 13:34:17
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The blooming flowers are especially gorgeous...

posted by piepie on 2008-05-27 13:44:09
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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 2008-05-27 14:05:55
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I want to know who makes that heater!

posted by Liz on 2008-05-27 14:08:25
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15 °C? Whose home temperature even fluctuates that much?!?

posted by rhiana on 2008-05-27 14:53:29
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I tihnk of the movie Pleasantville...but it is still cool.

posted by bigcityboy2 on 2008-05-27 14:54:09
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silly novelty! but I want that poster!

posted by La Loca on 2008-05-27 15:20:09
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I think it would be perfect for a bathroom.

posted by rubyshoe on 2008-05-27 16:53:21
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