The magic of LEDs continues to show itself with products like the Nendo Torch, a piece of electronic paper with built in battery that becomes a torch, a pendant, and a desk lamp, all with a simple roll up. The seemingly simplistic device is actually quite sophisticated, and the tighter you roll the paper up, the brighter it becomes. It’s a fascinating yet totally simple design, a product that exists purely out of creative exploration.
The color temperature can be changed by rolling the paper up inside out.
The paper Torch by Nendo has circuits on both sides of the paper.
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