
Touch pad technology has gone versatile, from your pockets and desks, it now reaches the walls of your abode. With touch Wall Dimmers from Essential, expand the lighting control of your home – these touch light switches let you modulate the home lighting needs with the touch of your finger.
These wall Dimmers are an absolutely new and artistic means of regulating the lights in your home, doing away with the conventional plastic switches, the wall dimmers allow you not only to adjust the lights (on, off or dim) with a smooth brush on a tempting fabric but also adds an attractive design to the otherwise empty walls.
Designed by the philanthropist designer, Maggie Orth who believes ‘lighting your room doesn’t have to be mundane’ – the Wall Dimmer from International Fashion Machine cost $99 and are Underwriters Laboratories approved. Handmade in Seattle, WA from Designtex wool felt, conductive yarn, neoprene and acrylic, the electronic wires are fitted within the fabric, and the creation is a perfect value for the price. So what’s the hang, get hold of the electrician an rub the fizzy to see the lights go up, dim and off.
[Source: Treehugger]


