Byeongjin Kim (김병진) presented his recent work on automated lighting for home appliances at the 2025 Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation (한국조명설비학회 학술대회). Titled “Design and Implementation of an Automated In-Product Lighting System,” the study introduces a smart lighting system that responds to user context and surrounding conditions, going beyond conventional brightness control.

Using LG’s display showcase as a testbed, the team conducted a design workshop with nine designers and derived 37 lighting scenarios. Based on contextual factors, they developed a rule-based algorithm and implemented the system using sensors for illuminance, color temperature, distance, and sound. The system also recommends auxiliary lighting colors based on the stored item’s appearance and visualizes the product’s operational status through light. With a high SUS score (87.36), the system was found to enhance usability, aesthetic quality, and personalization. This research demonstrates the value of context-aware lighting in improving both user experience and product identity, with potential applications across various home appliances.