Artistic construct display system
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of commercially available substrates for displaying three-dimensional artworks, limiting the ability to arrange and showcase these pieces in a structured and visually appealing manner.
Innovation Solution
An internally-lit enclosure with matte black interior surfaces and ultraviolet lighting, which supports the arrangement and display of artistic elements through transparent mounting sheets or cubes, creating a three-dimensional visual effect by illuminating fluorescent materials without directly showing the UV lights, thus enhancing the floating appearance of the elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If UV lights are mounted in the housing to illuminate fluorescent elements, then the visual effect of the artwork is improved, but the UV lights become visible through the opening which distracts from the artwork
Solution Approach 1:
A reflective surface is introduced as an intermediary between the UV lights and the opening. The UV lights illuminate the fluorescent elements, and the reflected light from these elements is directed toward the opening, while the UV lights themselves remain hidden from external view. This mediator allows the beneficial illumination effect to be visible while blocking the harmful visibility of the light sources.
2Ease of manufacture
If a commercially available substrate is used for two-dimensional artworks, then the ease of manufacture and availability is improved, but no such substrate exists for three-dimensional artworks requiring custom construction
Solution Approach 1:
The housing structure is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides the substrate for mounting three-dimensional artworks, contains the UV lighting system, incorporates reflective surfaces for optimal illumination, and creates a display enclosure with a controlled opening. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate custom-built structures for each display application.
3Illumination intensity
If the housing interior is made reflective to enhance illumination, then the brightness of displayed elements is improved, but the UV lights become more visible which distracts from the artwork
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the housing interior are assigned different reflective properties. The walls and surfaces facing the fluorescent elements have high reflectivity to maximize illumination of the artwork. The surfaces facing the opening have reduced reflectivity or are designed to direct reflected light away from the opening, preventing UV light visibility while maintaining brightness where needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a versatile base for arranging artistic elements, offering a unique three-dimensional display experience by highlighting fluorescent elements with UV lighting, creating a floating effect that enhances visual engagement without distracting from the artwork.
Implementation Method 1
At least one fluorescent element is mounted on the matte black inside wall surfaces. At least one ultraviolet (UV) light is mounted in the housing adjacent to the opening such that each such UV light is not viewable through the opening from outside of the housing.
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AI summary
An artistic construct display system includes an opaque housing having an opening. The housing has matte black inside wall surfaces. Fluorescent element(s) mounted on the matte black inside wall surfaces are illuminated by at least one ultraviolet (UV) light mounted in the housing adjacent to the opening such that each UV light is not viewable through the opening.