microsoft illumiroom concept
Via Engadget, a Microsoft Research concept that uses a projector to dynamically extend the action shown on a TV screen. Very interesting extension of the virtual world. Continue reading microsoft illumiroom concept
Category: Interactive Lighting
reactive vs. responsive
I really like the following workshop brief, for a 2012 parametric design workshop hosted by the University of Nicosia, in Cyprus. A couple of my favorite quotes: “Planet earth will don an electronic skin…when information technology becomes part of the social … Continue reading reactive vs. responsive
firewall
Via Designboom, a nice art project from New York-based media artist Aaron Sherwood that utilizes an interactive stretched-fabric wall. Firewall from Aaron Sherwood on Vimeo. From Designboom: made using processing, max/MSP, arduino and a kinect, the piece measures the average depth … Continue reading firewall
google smart lamp concepts
Via Designboom, a fascinating (and extremely Media Lab-ish) concept project by design firm Berg for Google. Essentially a stereo vision system married to a projector that uses physical tokens to control the virtual world projected onto the real. Check out … Continue reading google smart lamp concepts
audi urban future
Just found this cool video for an AUDI installation at Design Miami 2011. I’m checking out Kollision’s site…some amazing projects there. I’ll post more later. Urban Future from Kollision on Vimeo. The video includes a good description of the project. … Continue reading audi urban future
tyzx 3D stereo vision systems
TYZX creates real-time 3D vision systems for a variety of applications. 3D vision systems allow computers to accurately understand the spatial location of people or objects moving through spaces. These 3D vision products have been around for some time; Electroland … Continue reading tyzx 3D stereo vision systems
isadora by troikatronix
Isadora by Troikatronix is a powerful tool for scripting and controlling a variety of interactive projects, such as live performances, interactive installations, dance clubs, etc. As their website exclaims: “The real-time media manipulation software to create stunningly interactive visuals, … Continue reading isadora by troikatronix
leo villareal – bahrain airport
Another awesome Leo Villareal video from a couple years ago, this one looks like a conceptual proposal video for a departure terminal at an airport. Bahrain International Airport- Departures from Leo Villareal on Vimeo. Continue reading leo villareal – bahrain airport
leo villareal – hive
Nice video posted several years ago by Leo Villareal of his “Hive” installation. Hive from Leo Villareal on Vimeo. Continue reading leo villareal – hive
bridge of peace
I found this very interesting project on Pharos Controls blog page: The “Bridge of Peace” in the country of Georgia features interactive lighting along the pedestrian pathway. According to the blog post: The Bridge of Peace spanning the river Mtkvari … Continue reading bridge of peace
water light graffiti
Digitalarti Artlab in Paris is showcasing a project by artist Antonin Fourneau, in which a custom LED wall lights-up when touched by water, and then slowly fades to black. Cool use of interactivity and one that I’ve not seen before. One question: How … Continue reading water light graffiti
random international
rAndom International is a UK-based design studio that has a nice collection of lighting installations, including interactive systems and 3D “swarm” style pieces. They developed the Lumiblade Interactive Wall in 2009, which Philips’ OLED venture has since displayed in numerous locations. Continue reading random international
infusion systems
Infusion Systems makes interactive sensing systems for creative projects. Their I-Cube product was highly inspirational for my own thesis project examining interactive controls for retail lighting, way back in 1999. Here is a brief history: I-CubeX arose out of a … Continue reading infusion systems
modeling advanced lighting controls
A critical part of the process of design is creating quick models to study possible scenarios. Architects do this routinely, ranging from quick-and-dirty chipboard or foamboard study models up to elaborately detailed presentation models. And of course, the virtual world … Continue reading modeling advanced lighting controls
measurable magic: philips retail solutions
Philips Retail Solutions is a venture startup within the broader Philips Lighting organization that is striving to develop a control platform that manages all of the digital content and interactive control systems within a retail environment. Their tagline is “measurable … Continue reading measurable magic: philips retail solutions
glowpull: “domestic digital jewelry” from thingm
From thingm, I found this interesting little “technology sketch” for a simple interactive luminous home decor element called “Glowpull“. “Glowpull is a cabinet handle that lights up when touched, adding decoration, utility and a little bit of enchantment … Continue reading glowpull: “domestic digital jewelry” from thingm
kronleuchter lamp
A beautiful chandelier by designer Denise Hachinger. Translucent panels edgelit by LEDs on graceful stems. And the really cool trick: The entire structure morphs up and down to change the light distribution and appearance of the fixture, from primarily a … Continue reading kronleuchter lamp
leo villareal: san francisco bay bridge
Cool Hunting has a post about a new project Leo Villareal is trying to raise funds for: Adding dynamic lighting to the vertical cables of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. The Bay Lights from Words Pictures Ideas on Vimeo. Continue reading leo villareal: san francisco bay bridge
windscreen
Windscreen was a temporary installation at MIT by Howeler+Yoon Architects from Boston. Straight from their site: “Windscreen creates an exterior screeen composed of an array of small-scale, vertical axis wind turbines. The spinning of these turbines self-powers their integral lighting, providing … Continue reading windscreen
Firefly
Pisst….hey kid….come here….I got something that’s goin’ to blow your mind…..really mess you up….. http://www.fireflyexperiments.com “Firefly connects the world of CAD/CAM and parametric modeling to the emerging fields of interactive and responsive technologies, robotics, the internet of things, and more…” Continue reading Firefly
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