Behind the design: Iridescent Lollipop

There's something rather magical about the way light plays with colour. In our latest creation for FydeOS v15, we've crafted a fantastical realm where crimson and amber pleats cascade through space, their depths shifting with almost liquid grace. The effect is rather like watching sunlight dance through stained glass, or - perhaps more whimsically - like those precious childhood moments when one would hold a lollipop up to the sun, marvelling at how it transformed ordinary light into a kaleidoscope of warm hues.

Our inspiration springs from Bridget Riley's remarkable Sequence Study: No.1 and its companion works from 1975. Riley, that masterful orchestrator of optical poetry, created something quite extraordinary during this period.

As the rather astute Paul Moorhouse observed, her works from the mid to late 1970s achieved a new sophistication in exploring the subtle dialogue between colour and light. What's particularly fascinating is how she managed to evoke such dynamic sensations through deceptively simple geometric arrangements.

We've attempted to carry forward this tradition of visual enchantment, albeit through rather different means. Whilst our composition might appear static at first glance, it harbours a subtle choreography that reveals itself gradually to the patient observer. Unlike traditional 3D renderings, we've employed a precise mapping of colours and positions, following carefully crafted algorithmic rules. It's rather remarkable how modern digital tools allow us to achieve such complex optical effects with relative elegance - a feat that would have required considerably more labour in Riley's time.

The interplay of elements invites a sort of quiet contemplation. As your gaze wanders across the undulating patterns, you might discover your own narrative within its folds. Perhaps you'll sense the gentle flow of time itself, or catch whispers of half-remembered dreams in its shifting hues.

After all, isn't that the essence of thoughtful design - creating spaces where technology and human experience converge to spark moments of personal revelation?