Project done in collaboration with Christian Ø. Laursen, Søren Pedersen and Michael Ha.
As part of the class in shape-changing interfaces at Aarhus University, we were assigned to develop a shape-changing design with embedded light through iterative experimentation. The outcome of the project was a prototype, which embodied our exploration of raising awareness of the electromagnetic environment through spatial shape-change.
The project was accepted into the Arts Track of TEI 2014 (8th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction).
The project was accepted into the Arts Track of TEI 2014 (8th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction).
Concept
Kinetic Wave is a shape-changing interactive installation that reacts to radio waves from nearby devices, such as smartphones, tablets or similar. People interact with the installation simply by answering a phone call, browsing the internet or using other radio equipment in close proximity, which will initiate a series of movements. The design consists of twelve glowing rings suspended from the ceiling, each moving independently and collectively forming the shape of a wave when enough signals from devices are present in the area. While running, every movement of the installation can be followed live from our website.
What was developed
- Shape-changing physical protytype made from lasercut plexiglass rings, electroluminescent wires, stepper motors, Arduino Yún and Mega.
- Presentation website with live connection to the physical prototype
- Mobile application for remote control
- Printed items (poster, namecards etc.)
More info
For further information, please visit the project website:
As part of the TEI2014 conference, we also had an article published in the ACM Digital Library:
Kinetic wave: raising awareness of the electromagnetic spectrum
TEI '14 Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction
