Ari Weinkle, CGI Artist, Boston

Description

A black, round-cornered Ecobee smart thermostat is centered in the frame, displaying a temperature of 72 degrees. The thermostat's display shows additional icons and information. The device is encircled by a radial arrangement of small, scale-like shapes in hues of green and pink, creating a textured and organic background. The scales are densely packed, forming a visually interesting pattern that contrasts with the smooth surface of the thermostat. The arrangement gives the impression of a vortex or a nest, drawing the eye towards the thermostat at the center.