Random Studio in Amsterdam put a couple small experiments on Medium and Instagram that are interesting: Marrying fiber optics to LED screens and using LED screens below water. See the Instagram posts below.

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SENSATIONS OF COLOR THROUGH TOUCH⁣ ⁣ This visual concept explores tactile extensions for window displays by bringing volume and movement to its contents. By including these textured surfaces in motion, we aim to bridge the distance between our touch and the virtual content on our screens, allowing it to be more expressive in tactile ways. ⁣ #speculativedesign #ledscreen #research #fiberoptics #seasonaldisplay #texture #garden #motiondesign #immersiveexperienceprovider #randomstudio

A post shared by Random Studio (@random_studio) on Apr 21, 2020 at 7:03am PDT

I feel like I’ve seen the combination of digital screens + fiber optics before, but I honestly can’t place where. Regardless, it could be a beautiful, sensual surface experience in service of ambient communications.

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DIVING INTO A FLUID SCREEN Imagine diving into an LED swimming pool at the Olympics? The similarity in material of screens and water was the starting off point for this visual exploration. The water is in motion and aims to replace the static flatness of the screens we are used to. #research #immersiveexperience #materiality #perception #olympics #swimmingpool #speculativedesign #LED #randomstudio

A post shared by Random Studio (@random_studio) on Apr 26, 2020 at 1:10am PDT

The water reminds me of the massive Wynn Casino Lake of Dreams project, in which 4000 underwater spot lights, plus miles of aeration tubes, turn a lake into a magical, volumetric projection surface.