The Static! project, developed by the Interactive Institute, aimed to investigate how interaction design could increase users awareness of how energy is used in order to stimulate changes in user behaviour. Several products were prototyped as part of the Static! project, one of which was the Flower Lamp.

The Flower Lamp reflects its energy usage by changing its shape. When power consumption is low, it rewards the user by unfolding its metal petals. If too much electricity is used it closes up again.

"To make the lamp more beautiful, a change in behaviour is needed"[1]

You can find further examples of products designed to raise awareness of energy use on the Static! website http://www.tii.se/static/index.htm

For more information about the Flower Lamp visit: http://www.tii.se/static/flower.htm