{"id":50426,"date":"2016-09-12T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T10:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.pro\/?p=50426"},"modified":"2018-01-03T13:40:54","modified_gmt":"2018-01-03T18:40:54","slug":"aurora-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/2016\/aurora-light\/","title":{"rendered":"The Aurora Light: A Brilliant Addition to our Assortment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_50497\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50497\" class=\"wp-image-50497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Aurora-Blue-Office.jpg\" alt=\"Aurora Light Blue Office\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-50497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Nanoleaf<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you search for the definition of\u00a0\u201caurora,&#8221; you\u2019ll see it described simply as \u201ca natural electrical phenomenon.\u201d A bit of historical research will find you Aurora with a capital \u201cA,\u201d a glowing, celestial goddess from ancient Roman mythology who announces the sun\u2019s arrival each morning. You\u2019re also likely to call up images of the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aurora borealis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (commonly known as the Northern Lights), a stunning natural wonder that some people spend their whole lives hoping to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wfAnnuh5mq4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you get your first glance at a set of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\">Aurora Smart Lighting Panels<\/a>, a shining newcomer to our assortment, its name seems exceedingly appropriate. It&#8217;s\u00a0an ecodesign\u00a0enthusiast\u2019s dream, in that it&#8217;s\u00a0both highly efficient and really nice to look at. It\u2019s like a mini <a href=\"http:\/\/www.slate.com\/content\/dam\/slate\/articles\/news_and_politics\/gallery\/2015\/03\/northernlights\/150319_GAL_Jilden1-SWED.jpg.CROP.original-original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Northern Lights<\/a> right up on your wall. It\u2019s versatile, too. You can use it as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to\u00a0an alarm clock, programming a soft glow to greet you in the morning a la Aurora the goddess. Or, once night-time hits, you can dance till dawn using the Aurora for ambiance. Just click onto your saved Party Time setting and you\u2019re good to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_50491\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50491\" class=\"wp-image-50491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Aurora-Over-Couch.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Courtesy of Nanoleaf Blog\" width=\"650\" height=\"541\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-50491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Nanoleaf<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each set is made up of nine lightweight panels of bright, color-changing awesomeness (and there are 16 million color options, mind you) that you can control with a quick tap of the finger or a little shout out to Siri. If you\u2019d like to grow your Aurora masterpiece, you can invest in an expansion pack with\u00a0more panels &#8212; the controller unit will support up to 30 of them. The panels attach together with slim linker pieces. They&#8217;re easy to put up, take off, and reconfigure to your liking. Put simply, the Aurora is the start of what looks to be a smart light revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_50469\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50469\" class=\"wp-image-50469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/aurorapanels.jpg\" alt=\"Aurora Light Panels\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-50469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Nanoleaf<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It probably goes without saying, but &#8212; we\u2019re really excited about having the Aurora in our assortment. Our Home Decor buyer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/2015\/uncommon-personalities-meet-jamie-hoffman\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie Hoffman<\/a>, knew it was a standout from the moment she laid eyes on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen I look for new products I\u2019m most often asking myself: \u2018have I seen this before?\u2019 Needless to say, I\u2019d never seen anything like the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\">Aurora<\/a>!\u201d she told us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt first, it reminded me of interactive light boxes I\u2019d seen in a museum, or something from a really high-tech disco. Once I learned that it was actually designed for consumers like you and me, I knew it was really special. I love that you can get the feeling of an art installation while making it a personal and fun experience &#8212; and at a good\u00a0price, too!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_50472\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50472\" class=\"wp-image-50472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/aurorapinkpurple.jpg\" alt=\"Aurora Light Pink and Purple\" width=\"650\" height=\"286\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-50472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Nanoleaf<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were curious to learn more about\u00a0this illustrious <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\">Aurora<\/a>. We caught up with the designer, Gimmy Chu, to find out how he and his team made it happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe belief that lighting should be a more joyful experience was largely what inspired the Aurora,&#8221; he told us. \u201cEven though many people only see light as a function, we know that light is vital in creating the right ambiance, helping to set the mood and even helping with a healthier lifestyle. How you experience each and every moment of your day is largely determined by light, so we wanted to give that experience back to the user. We see the Aurora as the ultimate tool for self-expression.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_50479\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50479\" class=\"wp-image-50479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/GimmyChu.jpg\" alt=\"Gimmy Chu\" width=\"650\" height=\"674\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-50479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gimmy looking joyful with office VIP (Very Important Pup), Cookie. Via Instagram<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Aurora is considered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smart_lighting\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201csmart\u201d lighting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but Gimmy shared\u00a0how it goes beyond others in that category. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt truly gives the user the control to design, shape and create their own environment through light. Whatever shape you want, the Aurora can become that. Whatever color or hue you want, the Aurora can be. To us, it\u2019s not really light\u2014it\u2019s living paint.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_50476\" style=\"width: 669px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50476\" class=\"wp-image-50476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/aurorafromoutside.jpg\" alt=\"Aurora Light from Outside\" width=\"659\" height=\"371\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-50476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Nanoleaf<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there\u2019s the fact that you can literally talk to your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\">Aurora<\/a>, making it truly interactive. It&#8217;s designed to work through voice control on your mobile device. It&#8217;s compatible with\u00a0popular options like Apple HomeKit, Android, and Amazon Alexa.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_50517\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50517\" class=\"wp-image-50517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Aurora13.jpg\" alt=\"Aurora Light Pink and Orange\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-50517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Nanoleaf<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Aurora\u2019s smart when it comes to sustainability, too. It\u2019s comprised of super efficient LED bulbs.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEDs use much less energy and last a heck of a lot longer than incandescent bulbs &#8212;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/energy.gov\/articles\/top-8-things-you-didn-t-know-about-leds\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 times longer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in fact. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, Gimmy explained, \u201cWireless connectivity makes it easier for the user to control, which ultimately helps to cut down on power consumption. The Aurora has also been designed to be recyclable\u2014after its 25,000 hour lifespan (or longer) is up, the panels can be recycled like any other electronics.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_50487\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50487\" class=\"wp-image-50487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/AuroraVertical.jpg\" alt=\"Courtesy of the Nanoleaf Blog\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-50487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of\u00a0Nanoleaf<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easily adjustable panels let you play designer. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gimmy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and his team have had their own fun trying out new configurations in their office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;We\u2019ve made a rose, a dodgy-looking ram, a Christmas tree\u2026but I think my favorite was when we recreated Pac Man and Pac Woman and had them dueling in a test room. My favorite arcade game as a kid came to life that day! I\u2019m really excited to see the different ways the Aurora can be set up and to start seeing that inspiration shared. There\u2019s definitely a social aspect to the Aurora that we want to explore with our customers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_50513\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50513\" class=\"wp-image-50513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_0444-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aurora Rose\" width=\"650\" height=\"866\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-50513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rose Gimmy and his team created in the office<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your personal well of design inspiration runs dry, you can try some sample configurations from the design guide. Who could resist \u201cNapping Unicorns,\u201d or the \u201cHuggable Sloth?&#8221;\u00a0<\/span>Natural auroras are known to change constantly, and your at-home Aurora can do the same. As Gimmy told us, &#8220;With the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\">Aurora<\/a>, lighting is interactive, playful and fits into\u00a0<em>your\u00a0<\/em>life, not the other way around.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/aurora-smart-lighting-panels?source=blog_cs_aurora\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51141 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/blogcta-aurora.jpg\" alt=\"blogcta-aurora\" width=\"650\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; If you search for the definition of\u00a0\u201caurora,&#8221; you\u2019ll see it described simply as \u201ca natural electrical phenomenon.\u201d A&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":244,"featured_media":50746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[742],"tags":[2136,37,839,2042],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50426"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/244"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50426"}],"version-history":[{"count":75,"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50426\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53523,"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50426\/revisions\/53523"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}