DRM Chair
By - ECAL
DRM Chair is a chair that self-destructs after 8 uses. Sensors connected to the chair are able to detect every time someone sits on a chair. The different joints of the chair are cast in wax and embedded with nichrome wire. After the 8th use, the joints are melted and the chair falls apart.
What I especially liked about this project is it illustrates the idea that an object is ephemeral and temporary. The object is no longer static, it has a controlled lifespan. It would be interested to actually visualize how objects evolve with use. I also like that they chose to melt the joints, the fume coming out and wax melting is a very organic process, so the chair really does feel like its alive.
Ocean of Light
By - Squidsoup
Ocean of light is a digital controllable immersive medium where the space is filled with a grid of LEDs. Each LED module can be controlled to create amazing visual experiences. As people walk through the grid, the impression created is that of being immersed within an ocean.
I love this project because it transports you to a different space. I like that they used the space as a physical medium; many times space is neglected and immersive experiences are simply projected onto a plane. I really think this project has more potential if user input is added. For instance, touching one LED could create ripples of light in the grid. Maybe people could interact by creating ripples that would intersect at some point.
http://www.creativeapplications.net/environment/shedding-light-on-squidsoup-a-conversation-with-anthony-rowe/
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