Made out of a silicone rubber and LED lighting system, Coram replicates the rhythm of the user's heartbeat. As part of a speculative design exhibition, Coram reforms the way we communicate time between one another. Metal detecting pieces press against the user jugular heartbeat nodes. As heartbeat speeds up, one's light presents mirrored rapid pulsation. The light creates a visual gesture to easily communicate one's feelings or current state to one another. When approaching another civilan, the light would be visible from farther away, allowing one to prepare for social interaction and increase awareness of their own heart rate.

This piece was made in conjunction with the Extreme Ordinary weekend workshop with Takram Studio in 2013 and was exhibited in the News from Nowhere exhibition in the Sullivan Galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL. 

Design Team included Timothy Fates and Carlos Orteaga 

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