Burning Man — Heart Beacon
The Story
Our founder Josh is a dedicated "burner" who has been part of many themed camps at Burning Man. Held in Black Rock City, Nevada, the festival brings together over 70,000 people in a temporary city filled with art, music, and exploration.
To give something special to his camp, Josh teamed up with the incredibly talented Evan Miga to bring a one-of-a-kind idea to life — the Heart Beacon. At night, the playa transforms into a dazzling wonderland of glowing art cars and illuminated installations. It's a feast for the eyes, but it can also be overwhelming. That's why a beacon like this is essential for finding your way back.
Follow Your Heart Home
Burning Man is all about adventure, creativity, and exploration. After a day of biking, dancing, and discovering amazing art, it can be tough to locate your camp. Since there are no phones or GPS, landmarks are key. This is where the Heart Beacon shines — literally.
We designed the beating heart to symbolize following your heart, knowing it will always lead you home. The high-mounted beacon is bright and visible from afar, with a programmable LED system that cycles through stunning color combinations — from deep reds and pinks to cool blues and full RGB rainbows. Even in the vast playa, this beacon stands tall and bright.
The Build
The heart-shaped beacon was CNC-routed and hand-assembled, with concentric layers of individually addressable LEDs creating a mesmerizing nested glow effect. Every component was engineered to withstand desert conditions — extreme heat, dust storms, and high winds.
Collaborating with artist Evan Miga (Stache Lightning), we combined precision fabrication with artistic vision. The result is a sculpture that's equal parts functional wayfinding tool and emotional art piece.
LED Light Sculpture
Concentric rings of individually addressable LEDs — red, gold, and cyan — creating a pulsating heart form visible across the playa
Desert-Engineered
Built to survive Burning Man conditions: extreme heat, dust storms, high winds, and 70,000+ curious participants
Wayfinding Beacon
"Follow Your Heart Home" — a functional landmark guiding people back to camp through the darkness of the playa
"Follow Your Heart Home."Heart Beacon — Black Rock City
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