Magboard is the result of a cooperation with Kiruna municipality. Kiruna have large resources of magnetite and wanted to see how this mineral could be used in products. Magnetite is a stabile, black, mineral with magnetic capabilities. Magboard is a efficient presentation tool for schools and universities. Main focus in the design process on creative methods and an extensive research.
The Magboard takes advantage of a new technology called “Rainbow rust”, it is based on magnetite mixed with water.
Electromagnetic force changes the color of the fluid which can be separated in pixels on a screen.
The pen is a electromagnet that make the users able to write on the board with the color they want. The charge from the pen decides which color each pixel will show.
The board can show pictures and the content on the board can be stored in a computer or printed directly out through a WiFi-connection.
