Comments on: The light that thinks it’s a candle: Hono by Metaphys http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/ architecture and design magazine Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:06:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: rion http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-76846 rion Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:18:40 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-76846 What happened to the appreciation of aesthetics? What happened to the appreciation of aesthetics?

]]> By: Jentz http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-61304 Jentz Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:41:25 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-61304 Cost: 10.000 japanese yen Cost: 10.000 japanese yen

]]> By: Itsumishi http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47803 Itsumishi Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:25:35 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47803 I like it! Simple (too use, the construction may not be, but hey you don't buy it because it was built easily), elegent. A gimmick for sure but a nice gimmick... and in response to Dave. This is a piece for a design show, I don't think the artist was hoping that every home in the world would be rushing to buy them. I like it!
Simple (too use, the construction may not be, but hey you don’t buy it because it was built easily), elegent. A gimmick for sure but a nice gimmick… and in response to Dave.

This is a piece for a design show, I don’t think the artist was hoping that every home in the world would be rushing to buy them.

]]> By: gilbertow http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47574 gilbertow Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:05:16 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47574 how much does it cost? (The best question ever! Stop complain about your life.) how much does it cost? (The best question ever! Stop complain about your life.)

]]> By: Wesley Tanaka http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47385 Wesley Tanaka Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:19:12 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47385 clever clever

]]> By: fvale http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47337 fvale Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:13:17 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47337 whats the point of designing something like this ? design a 21st century device to behave like a bC candle ? whats the point of designing something like this ? design a 21st century device to behave like a bC candle ?

]]> By: JQL http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47252 JQL Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:25:43 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47252 Why not Dave? Minophys that may be all true but this one doesn't burn your towel if it falls on your table. And though it doesn't seem much as an ilumination device it as some interesting features. Why not Dave?

Minophys that may be all true but this one doesn’t burn your towel if it falls on your table.

And though it doesn’t seem much as an ilumination device it as some interesting features.

]]> By: Bazzanthar http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47150 Bazzanthar Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:43:31 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47150 Ok, if that thing is a light that thinks it's a candle, then is the owner of that thing a thought who thinks (s)he's human? Ok, if that thing is a light that thinks it’s a candle, then is the owner of that thing a thought who thinks (s)he’s human?

]]> By: Minophis http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47064 Minophis Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:11:53 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47064 Why do candles exist? Because 5000 years ago people without any technology came up with a clean, simple, reliable, elegant, relaxing and convenient light source. It has become one of the most useful and durable inventions ever made. I am stunned that you can call this (a piece of plastic containing led's, electronics for power control and timing the flicker, a battery, sensors and requiring a magnetic match) a simplified candle (a lump of wax with string in it). You certainly couldn't call it clean given the energy and chemicals used in its production and the energy for it's ongoing use. A candle is it's own energy source and is carbon neutral as it is usually plant based. Also candles are biodegradable unlike this which let's be honest is ultimately destined to end up in a landfill somewhere. Why do candles exist? Because 5000 years ago people without any technology came up with a clean, simple, reliable, elegant, relaxing and convenient light source. It has become one of the most useful and durable inventions ever made.

I am stunned that you can call this (a piece of plastic containing led’s, electronics for power control and timing the flicker, a battery, sensors and requiring a magnetic match) a simplified candle (a lump of wax with string in it).

You certainly couldn’t call it clean given the energy and chemicals used in its production and the energy for it’s ongoing use. A candle is it’s own energy source and is carbon neutral as it is usually plant based. Also candles are biodegradable unlike this which let’s be honest is ultimately destined to end up in a landfill somewhere.

]]> By: DooMMasteR http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47009 DooMMasteR Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:08:58 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/02/the-light-that-thinks-its-a-candle-hono-by-metaphys/#comment-47009 Why do candles exist? this is a modern and simplified candle reusable, clean, safe and ??? chiqe ??? the magnet ignition and blow-out are useless gimicks, but this way it is possible to create the 'candle' as one pice without switches knops holes or contacts assumed they used inductive charging as used in electric toothbrushes Why do candles exist?

this is a modern and simplified candle reusable, clean, safe and ??? chiqe ???
the magnet ignition and blow-out are useless gimicks, but this way it is possible to create the ‘candle’ as one pice without switches knops holes or contacts

assumed they used inductive charging as used in electric toothbrushes

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