I was invited, along with a group of international designers and artists, to create a children’s night light for Vogue Nippon. The completed works were auctioned, with all proceeds donated to UNICEF. For my design, I turned to an object deeply embedded in childhood experience: the small round plastic capsules that tumble out of vending machines, each containing a surprise gift. These machines are designed to spark anticipation—children insert a coin with a mixture of hope and excitement, never knowing exactly which capsule will drop into their hands.

Drawing on this sense of mystery and delight, the night light takes the form of a dramatically enlarged capsule, scaled up to a playful, immersive size. Inside, a constellation of clear spheres is suspended, each containing its own “magical” miniature gift made from clear plastic. When illuminated, the interior glows softly, revealing the treasures within and echoing the moment of discovery that vending machines are designed to provoke.

By transforming a symbol of childhood chance into a source of warm, reassuring light, the piece becomes both a sculptural object and a gentle companion for nighttime. It celebrates curiosity, imagination, and the simple joy of the unexpected—all while supporting a cause dedicated to the wellbeing of children around the world.