Write With This Marker And Watch Your Paper Light Up

You might have dozens of markers and pens if you’re a designer, teacher of simply parent, but we bet you don’t have a marker that makes LEDs light up. This one, from Japanese manufacturer AgIC delivers, because it’s filled with conductive ink #objectmagic

Just draw some lines, put a LED light and battery between them and connect the dashes to watch the magic unfold. Because the ink contains silver, it can effectively conduct electricity making a science project or an ad much more fun. Shinya Shimizu, CEO AgIC Inc., believe this circuit marker is great for educational purposes, helping students grasp better the concept but it can also help advertisers create interactive posters and other outdoor promotional activities.  

Don’t worry about screwing up – you can get a special eraser. The only thing you really need before playing with written circuits is the special paper that AgIC makes to go along with their gadget. After that, you can get wild with it, even get

Can there be a serious future for this tool? Shimizu thinks it could be used to install electric circuits with sensors on wallpaper to create a smart home in which walls can automatically sense inhabitants’ movements. That doesn’t sound bad at all!