I’ve been contemplating the DIY red light hats I’ve seen. Some are brilliant, made with artistry and an aesthetic balance that is breathtaking. Some are, um, not so magnificent to behold. Does appearance matter? Not really.
It is not the beauty, it is the function.
If the DIY light hat is heavy, hot, oppressive or worse, covers the face, it is not going to be comfortable to wear, no matter how elegant it looks.
If it is a physical burden to wear the light hat, then it is unreasonable to expect anyone to take on such a daily commitment of misery.
Comfort is the key to any DIY light device.
Here is the List of Nots:
- Not heavy
- Not hot
- Not oppressive
- Not covering the face
- Not difficult to balance on the head
- Not physically awkward or painful to wear for 20-odd minutes at a time
The User of the device must always have the final say.
If the User finds the light hat distressing or uncomfortable wear, the User can and should refuse to use it.
The User’s opinion is final.
Red lights on the brain 