Wallful is not just a wall poster, but a tool for personalizing your living space. Inspired by the challenges of traditional wall painting and the desire for a more dynamic interior, Lin Xu and his team have created a product that allows homeowners to control the color and brightness of their walls through an app on their smartphone. Not only that, but Wallful also enables doodling and writing on the wall, with the ability to erase and save these creations.
The technology behind Wallful is as impressive as its functionality. The outermost layer of the poster is made of tempered glass, housing a capacitive touch screen and an OLED display. The touch screen facilitates the doodling and writing features, while the OLED display allows for color and brightness adjustments. The poster is easily attached to the wall using a layer of gum at the back, applied after removing a protective film.
Wallful is available in three sizes, catering to different wall areas. Once installed, users simply need to scan a QR code to download the Wallful app and unlock all its features. This thoughtful design earned Lin Xu and his team the Silver A' Idea and Conceptual Design Award in 2018, a testament to their creativity and technical expertise.
The development of Wallful was not without its challenges. The team had to analyze and compare the functions of their design with existing electronic screens on the market. They differentiated Wallful with its unique color and brightness adjusting function, as well as the doodling and related functions. The result is a product that not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of a space but also adds a fun, interactive element.
Wallful is a testament to the power of design and technology in transforming everyday experiences. It offers a unique solution to the limitations of traditional wall design, providing a platform for personal expression and creativity. With Wallful, Lin Xu and his team have truly brought the walls of our homes to life.
Project Designers: Lin Xu
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Project Team Members: Lin Xu
Zhen Hua Huang
Ying Zhang
Jin Yan
Project Name: Wallful
Project Client: Lin Xu