LeafDappled

The concept of this project is to integrate the beauty and spirituality of nature into the indoor environment to help alleviate stress.

By focusing on the theme of light and shadow, we eventually chose the concept of tree shadows from options such as the aurora, firelight, and tree shadows. This is because, compared to the aurora, tree shadows are not affected by the observation location and are more familiar to the public. We also hope to take this opportunity to hint at and encourage users to discover aesthetics in familiar daily life scenarios, thus facing life more positively.

Moreover, compared to firelight, tree shadows often convey a sense of tranquility. The gently swaying tree shadows, often accompanied by a soft rhythm, align with an individual's visual system and sensory experience, assisting the viewer in achieving a relaxed and natural state. Consequently, we conceptualized a lamp designed to create a dappled tree shadow ambiance in the bedroom, serving as the main theme of our entire project.

Tool

Arduino Figma Ps Ai C4D

Type

Interaction Installation Art

Sector

Lifestyle, Table lamp

Client

Group Work

In this project, I was primarily responsible for preliminary research, experimental testing, and the production of the product prototype (UI interface and 3D modeling). This project primarily utilizes Arduino to achieve interactive effects between humans and the device. The innovative device is a beautiful spherical lamp, carefully encased in green leaves, forming a hollow design. As night falls, the lamp emits a warm glow, mimicking the color temperature of the sun. This light shines through the gaps in the leaves, projecting onto the wall to form an intertwined tapestry of light and shadow. Meanwhile, the use of Arduino and gesture sensors allows for interactivity and controllability, enabling the audience to freely create different leaf shadow art effects, thus better showcasing the aesthetic and artistic nature of the leaf shadows. Additionally, we designed a mobile control program for more convenient user manipulation of the device.

In this project, studying the formation of natural light and shadows is crucial as it aids in creating a genuine natural environment and ambiance. Understanding the direction, intensity of natural light, and the distribution of shadows allows for a more accurate simulation of outdoor lighting conditions, enhancing the authenticity of the design. By mimicking the variations in natural light and shadow effects, we can amplify users' emotional experiences, generating a more appealing and captivating result.

We also learned the importance of developing brand guidelines to ensure consistent application of the visual identity across all touchpoints.

Gesture control offers a natural and engaging way of interaction, mimicking everyday actions like waving, enhancing the user experience with familiarity. Simultaneously, it aims to motivate users to be active and break the cycle of prolonged sitting, promoting overall well-being. This design not only facilitates convenient interaction but also encourages users to prioritize their health, fostering a positive lifestyle.

The interactive application enhances user experience, allowing them to compensate for the limitations of gesture control and achieve various functions to control the lamp remotely. This application consists of three main features: adjusting the lamp's color, the number of light sources, and their positions. The design of the application follows minimalist principles with fresh colors, imparting a sense of tranquility. Its purpose is to recreate a natural ambiance, helping users experience the comfort of nature.

The most crucial aspect is understanding and effectively addressing user needs

In this project, I deepened my technical knowledge, especially in using Arduino and related sensors. At the same time, I enhanced my design thinking, learning how to integrate creativity with functionality to provide users with a meaningful and aesthetically pleasing interactive experience. Through collaborating with the team and designing the application interface, I gained a greater understanding of the importance of user experience and learned how to more effectively address user needs

Credits

Art Direction

Chuan

Photography

Kexin

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