The AWARE project is one of several collaborative projects that the Interactive Institute has started and the Swedish Energy Agency (STEM) supports. The platform is called the Power Studio and works with sustainable development and well-being in the home from the perspective of the use. The AWARE project builds on ‘Static!’, a previous research project (see: Flower Lamp and Power Aware Cord).

The AWARE Puzzle Switch is an on/off button designed in order to encourage people to switch off their light, by playing with people’s built-in desire for order.

It also gives much more feedback of its current state than a traditional switch.

For more information on the Puzzle Switch and to view other concepts generated through the AWARE project visit: http://www.tii.se/aware/designConcept.html