Name: Light Switch Cover
CAD: FormZ

Description:

Idea

The light switch; a device we use subconsciously everyday to control electricity in our lives. Located near entrances to homes or rooms inside, they are the first and last contacts we make within the building. The plates that cover these switches consist of monotonous designs that usually conform to rigid engineered standards, often dressed with unnecessary ornamentation. The redesigned light switch cover transforms this underutilized space into a multivalent and useful space.

Design

The basis of the design focuses on creating a more useable space while maintaining the requirement of a light switch cover. Most light switches are located near doors with clear wall spaces; this creates an opportunity to allow more functional activity in this space. By physically extending the typical boundaries of a light switch cover, these additional functions can be incorporated into the plate. This enhancement allows for organization and efficiency integrated into the space while eliminating the need for similar products. Interchangeable plates allow for variation and adaptation for each environment allowing for expandability and ease of replacement.