Initial research for SAD and light therapy presentation

To investigate and dissect areas of how to exploit materials for their qualities and processes in an

experimental manner.

GEORGE CONNOLLY

LIGHT THERAPY

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To investigate and dissect areas of how to exploit materials for their qualities and processes in an experimental manner.

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George ConnollyL6 Signature ProjectBirmingham City University

Synopsis for report

- Investigate into the disorder SAD and how lighting can be a form of therapy.


EXPLORE. EXPERIMENT. EVOLUTIONISE

- Explore ways to combine and collaborate materials.

- Research into symptoms of SAD and the subsequential psychological

factors.

- Understand what is needed in light therapy currently but also what is missing, by finding exisiting products.

- To explore how light therapy could be suited in a modern interior space.

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structure to the research


1. Executive Summary2. Introduction3. Research Methodology

4. Problem: Seasonal Affective Disorder4.1 Historical context4.2 SAD & the World

4.3 SAD Data4.4 Psychological effects & Symptons

5. Light Therapy5.1 Lighting, psychology and therapy

5.2 Existing products5.3 Materials/technology

5.4 Environmental & human factors

6. Contemporary lighting & materials

7. Conclusion

8. Concepts

9. References

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Method behind the madness

- Visit facilities that have sensory rooms.- Professional advice from relevant people & charities such as MIND.

- Contacting Seasonal Affective Disorder association or other relevant associations.


Primary resources

Secondary resources- E-library & academic journals such as Mintel, Keynote & Summon, e.g. psych reference page.

- Books: lighting & materials/processes.- Search engines, design websites (Dezeen, DesignBoom, Design Milk), blogs/vlogs.

- Fashion & design magazines such as GQ, Wallpaper*, Alto.- Pinterest & collected *Pin images of current lighting.

- Data from sources such as the NHS, MIND or the Department of Health.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder


Seasonal Affective Disorder

75%of the population 200

hundred years ago worked outdoors. sad.org.uk. (2014).

10%(less than) of the population work in natural outdoor light

in the modern day. sad.org.uk. (2014).

3-6%of people in the UK are thought to experience

SAD. Williams, Michelle. (2013).

“Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression which occurs when you develop symptoms of depression during the darker winter months each year.” Williams, Michelle. (2013).

Mind for better mental health (2013).

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Depression

Lack of energy

Lack of concentration

Over-eating

Reoccurence

Mind for better mental health (2013).

“I first started feeling low in the winter months... Now, every autumn when the clocks change, I want to hide away and hibernate until it’s all over.”

(unkown quote) Mind for better mental health (2013).

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

March April May June July August

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBERDECEMBER

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Current Light therapy


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The current light therapy products on the market:

2500 - 10,000 lux

Light source needs to be. Williams, Michelle. (2013).

30 - 45 minutes

sufficient therapy time a day. Williams,

Michelle. (2013).

8 in 10 people

with SAD improve with therapy. Williams,

Michelle. (2013).

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‘When it comes to Seasonal Affective Disorder, the spe-cial lights used for the therapy are not very

diverse with the design, either aesthetically or functionally. From an overview of my research there is a

lack of variation of materials, but also style with the current light therapy products on the market. My aim is to design a

new light that is both therapeutic, as well as a contemporary light for interior space.’

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EXPLORE. EXPERIMENT. EVOLUTIONISE

References

SAD page statistics 1 & 2: sad.org.uk. (1998-2014). Seasonal Affective Disorder – Why do we suffer in the UK and Ireland. Available at: http://www.sad.org.uk/. {Accessed} 16th December 2014.SAD page statistics 3: Dr Tim Kenny, Dr Michelle Williams. (2013). Seasonal Affective Disorder. Available: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/seasonal-affective-disorder-leaflet. {Accessed} 16th December 2014.SAD page quote 4: Williams, Michelle. (2013). What is seasonal affective disorder?. Available at: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/seasonal-affective-disorder-leaflet. {Accessed} 16th December 2014.Shedding light page quote: Mind for better mental health. (2013). About SAD. Available at:: http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder/#.VJHWxiusWwt. {Accessed} 17th Dec 2014.Shedding light page symptons: Mind for better mental health. (2013). What are the common signs of SAD?. Available at: http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affec-tive-disorder/#.VJHWxiusWwt. {Accessed} 17th Dec 2014.Shedding light page information: Mind for better mental health. (2013). About SAD. Available at:: http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder/#.VJHWx-iusWwt. {Accessed} 17th Dec 2014.Current Light Therapy statistics: Williams, Michelle. (2013). Light therapy for seasonal affective disorder. Available at: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/seasonal-affective-disorder-leaflet. {Accessed} 16th December 2014.

Images

Figure 1: http://www.electronichealing.co.uk/sadrondo.htmFigure 2: http://www.sad-lighthire.co.uk/Figure 3: http://www.sad-lighthire.co.uk/product/luminette-sad-light-therapy-visor-only-229-00-featured-in-the-press-/176Figure 4: http://www.healthcare4all.co.uk/medisana+lsc+photo+therapy+unit+sad+lightFigure 5: http://enochliew.tumblr.com/post/53749129627Figure 6: http://trendland.com/chris-frasers-light-installations/Figure 7: http://www.pinterest.com/achwip/lights/Figure 8: https://twitter.com/wallpapermag/status/513037032588070913/photo/1Figure 9: https://blog.thedpages.com/objets-nomades-louis-vuittons-new-line-of-travel-furnishingsFigure 10: http://mocoloco.com/archives/028514.phpFigure 11: http://design-milk.com/totem-table-lamp-alexandre-dubreuil-studio/Figure 12: http://www.lgoledlight.com/application/lg-chem-collaboration-with-glas-trosch-17.doFigure13: http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder/#.VJHPOCusWws

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