We’ve become accustomed to seeing the flash of e-readers on our commutes, at coffee shops, and on flights, but E Ink is moving from the e-page to interiors. Having introduced a collaboration with 3Form at this year’s NeoCon, the incredible panels are capable of changing up interior walls without being an energy-guzzler. Here’s how it all breaks down:
1997
year the E Ink Corporation was founded.
0.0
Watts of power required to maintain an image.
90,000
times you can switch a 6-inch tile to equal the power consumed by a 60 watts light bulb in 1 second.
2016
year E Ink’s three founders, Professor Joe Jacobson, JD Albert, and Barret Comiskey were inducted into the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame for their research.
3-4
color pigments used in Prism film.
7
standard colors available.