interactive window disPLAY

The interactive window disPLAY project concept was to create an interaction between the audiences and the installation. The digital-floral display was projected onto a screen but disappears when the audiences ‘touched’ them. The disappearance of the digital flowers responded to the audiences’ movements when they walked past the window panel. This creates an engaging experience and sensorial experiences that allow street audiences to “play” and interact with the brand on display. The installation was further enhanced with subtle and non-interactive projection mapping that was mapped onto the dress’s ornaments.

The project was coded using Processing, and floral graphics were designed and animated using Adobe Flash.

Prototype

The prototype serves as part of the design process to assess the installation’s performance. During the prototype design process, a lot of creative thought processes are put into consideration with regard to the use of appropriate material and how it ultimately interacts with the hardware.

Low-cost production of using cardboard was used as a mannequin prototype. The cardboard proved to be flexible to use, easy to cut into the desired shape, and sturdy material. An excellent choice of prototyping in this case study.

During the prototype testing stage, participants were seen interacting with the falling flowers projected onto the screen. The projections were also proven to be very clear on-screen.

The Installation Setup

The lab safety issue was taken into consideration for the smooth delivery of the project. According to the floor space plan, the laptop for the codes to run, and the projector were placed about 2 meters away from the screen (below-pictured top left).  The cables were further neatened and secured with cable tapes to avoid tripping over. This was part of the lab safety procedure in place (below-pictured top right).

The Showcase