The inspiration of Soft Light comes from the feeling of touching foam, softness and warmth. It is hard to change foam’s shape, which is like a stubborn child. The stubborn foam may nod or bow under pressure, but get back into shape soon. Appreciating the beautiful texture in the cover makes people feel relaxed and peaceful. It can always be with one who feels lonely. White and square from implies a simple and quiet feeling. Instead of hard it offers a softness feeling to people who touch it. Additionally, it can be turned on by pressing it!

Tianyi Shi is a furniture and product designer. Currently she is a MA student doing furniture design in Central Saint Martins in London. She has an interest in materials, e.g. foam and bamboo, and also has an interest in Chinese traditional culture. Normally, material plays a supporting role in product design. However, as for her, material could be an interesting point to start with and to explore during design process. Nowadays, she is playing with foam to explore a possibility of using foam to break formal conventions of furniture and products.

Tianyi Shi is a furniture and product designer, and currently she is studying furniture design in London. She has an interest in materials, e.g. foam, bamboo, and traditional culture. Recently, she is playing with foam, exploring the possiblity of using foam to break formal conventions of furniture and products.