I’ve always been drawn to things that glow in the dark. As a child, my ceiling was dotted with adhesive stars and planets that turned my room into a mini planetarium. These days I keep a small glow-in-the-dark skull by the sink—an odd choice, maybe, but undeniably fun.
Glow-in-the-dark items aren’t just whimsical; they can serve a useful purpose, too. Pat Bay International’s luminescent light switch covers are a good example. During daylight hours, these covers absorb ambient light and then emit a soft glow at night. The gentle illumination helps you locate switches without fumbling in complete darkness, which can make nighttime navigation easier and safer.
designjunction London Embraces Industrial Design Trends
Next week designjunction opens in London. Over the years this event has become one of the world’s foremost showcases for international design brands, and this edition highlights Tramshed as a major presence. The show takes place at the Sorting House, a 1960s industrial building that ranks as London’s largest non-purpose-built event space, providing a dramatic … Read more
