u/Icy_Second_4988

I need an unbiased opinion from this community because my R&D team and I are at a stalemate.

I want to launch a new RGBIC bulb for the US market. My vision is simple: capture the "immersive lighting" crowd (the Govee fans) who want that cool flowing color effect but are too lazy (or can't) install light strips behind their TVs or desks.

Here is the plan:

Features: 2 Dynamic Flowing modes, 2 Gradient blends, 4 Vivid colors (RGB+Cyan), plus standard Warm/White modes.

Build: Aluminum heatsink (no cheap plastic).

Price: Aiming for $15 - $25 USD.

The Conflict:

My R&D engineer is strongly against this. He argues that you physically cannot achieve a smooth, aesthetic "flow" effect on a tiny, round bulb surface. He says, "It just looks messy and pixelated, not like a light strip. It's a gimmick."

I believe he's wrong. I think people will love having that dynamic vibe in a simple screw-in format.

So, Reddit, please settle this:

Is R&D right? Would a "flowing" bulb just look like a messy disco ball?

https://reddit.com/link/1tdp4dc/video/6wgmkqv0891h1/player

If the effect is actually decent, would you buy it for $15-$25, or is that too much for what is essentially an ambient light?

Be brutal. I need to know if I should kill this project or push forward.

I need an unbiased opinion from this community because my R&D team and I are at a stalemate.

I want to launch a new RGBIC bulb for the US market. My vision is simple: capture the "immersive lighting" crowd (the Govee fans) who want that cool flowing color effect but are too lazy (or can't) install light strips behind their TVs or desks.

Here is the plan:

Features: 2 Dynamic Flowing modes, 2 Gradient blends, 4 Vivid colors (RGB+Cyan), plus standard Warm/White modes.

Build: Aluminum heatsink (no cheap plastic).

Price: Aiming for $15 - $25 USD.

The Conflict:

My R&D engineer is strongly against this. He argues that you physically cannot achieve a smooth, aesthetic "flow" effect on a tiny, round bulb surface. He says, "It just looks messy and pixelated, not like a light strip. It's a gimmick."

I believe he's wrong. I think people will love having that dynamic vibe in a simple screw-in format.

So, Reddit, please settle this:

Is R&D right? Would a "flowing" bulb just look like a messy disco ball?

https://reddit.com/link/1tdock3/video/r45e5jta091h1/player

If the effect is actually decent, would you buy it for $15-$25, or is that too much for what is essentially an ambient light?

Be brutal. I need to know if I should kill this project or push forward.

I’ll keep this real.

I work at a lighting factory in Shenzhen. I’ve been lurking here for months, and I see the same complaints everywhere: flickering drivers, cheap plastic that yellows, and "RGB" bulbs that are just dim and washed out.

So we decided to fix it. We took the RGBIC (flowing color) tech usually found in high-end TV backlights, and shoved it into a standard screw-in bulb. No flicker, real aluminum heatsinks, actual brightness.

But I need your brutal honesty on the features. Is this actually useful?

What we built:

RGBIC Flowing Mode: Colors move dynamically (like Govee TV strips).

Dual-Color Gradient: Mix two colors for a static look.

4 Vivid Colors: Red, Green, Blue, Cyan (for gaming/parties).

3 Daily Modes: Warm, Soft, and Cool White.

My questions for you guys:

Use Case: Since this is more for vibes than bright task lighting, where would you actually put this? Behind a TV, in a dark corner, or somewhere else?

The "Flow" Effect: Do you actually want colors to "flow" in a bulb, or is solid RGB enough?

Control: App, Remote, or just toggling the wall switch?

Here’s a raw video I shot in our engineering lab so you can see the effect in action:

https://reddit.com/link/1tckli0/video/u81gxip3i01h1/player

Not here to spam. Just want to build something cool that doesn't suck. Roast away if you have to.

Thanks.