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An interactive space that invites to take a "pause" in your life.
Transport journeys in Hong Kong really express in themselves the idea of a true World City. Fast-paced, dynamic, hectic.
It proves to be quite a challenge for the body for those who do not know when, or where,
to “pause”.
Mixing the organic and the technological, we created a path of luminous spheres that pulsate and shake in relation to the users’ pace. Making you feel the contrast inside this quiet, cave-like space.
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TEAM
Diego Hernandez, Vincent Primeau, Zhang Yizin, Me
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Programmer and hardware
Embedded Interaction Class,
HK Polytechnic University, 5 weeks
RESEARCH
This was a practical project for our Embedded Design class. We didn't focus on User research but rather on experimentation on materials in order to create a working prototype of Interactive Architecture.
Hong Kong’s back alleys are perceived as a dark and unclean place. However we find that back alleys can be reinterpreted, offering a new experience to Hong Kong people.
CONCEPT
Transport journeys in Hong Kong really express in themselves the idea of a true World City. Fast-paced, dynamic, hectic. It proves to be quite a challenge for the body for those who do not know when, or where, to “pause”.
Back alleys can become surprising spots. Situated around the corner from frenetic life, they offered a good location for our design. A perfect place where people can have the possibility to escape from the chaotic city life, and see the environment from a different point of view. Put in contrast fast daily life with a calm "pause".
As shown on these sketches, we were inspired by nature and organic shapes.
PROTOTYPE
Mixing the organic and the technological, we have created a path of luminous spheres that pulsate and shake in relation to the users’ pace. When completely still, the users are treated to a vision of the outside street in an accelerated motion, illustrating the contrast inside this quiet, cave-like space.
Four different motion sensors detect the person's position, activating lights and shaking of the different spheres. These are coordinated and regulated by the Arduino Boards which activate the 80 LEDs and the 6 motors working at `individual intensities, according to the person position within the path.
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