Moving moments: ECAL plays with home illusions

Seamlessly integrating interactive electronics, the objects react to their surroundings and appear to move on their own accord, with illusionary qualities. Magical and mischievous in nature, the collection includes two Voodoo chairs and Ostinati, a trio of iridescent coloured vessels that pivot and twirl by themselves on a tabletop.

‘We wanted to experiment with the concept of gravity and force, but most importantly be very playful with it,’ designer Nicolas Nahornyj tells LS:N Global. ‘The objects contain a Gio motor which creates a counter force that allows them to balance and pivot and appear to defy gravity – evoking a sense of illusion.’

Objects for the home are increasingly being designed to integrate haptic technology that includes elements of play. For more examples of tactile technology, see our Tactile Hardwear.