Fractal Flower Eye Eadar-aghaidh Eacarsaichean na h-Eanchainn by Yiqi Zhao

Fractal Flower Eye Eadar-aghaidh Eacarsaichean na h-Eanchainn by Yiqi Zhao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Gineadach, Algairimach, Parameatrach agus le Taic AI Competition Category.

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Fractal Flower Eye Eadar-aghaidh Eacarsaichean na h-Eanchainn

by Yiqi Zhao

Client: Harvard University

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Gineadach Category

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The Design

About Fractal Flower Eye Eadar-aghaidh Eacarsaichean na h-Eanchainn

'S e sealladh eanchainn a th' ann an Sùil Flùr Fractail a tha a' measgachadh ealain, AI agus neuro-shaidheans gus eòlas smachd inntinn a chruthachadh. Tha an eadar-aghaidh ag eadar-theangachadh gnìomhachd na h-eanchainn gu fractalan adhartach, a' toirt sealladh air mothachadh an duine. Thathas a' cruth-atharrachadh chomharran na h-eanchainn a chaidh a ghlacadh le ionnsachadh inneil agus matamataig 3D. Air a riondaradh ann am fìor-ùine, tha dealbhadh modail a' ceadachadh tilgeil ceithir-thaobhach, a' lorg ìrean fòcais agus a' comasachadh smachd dinimiceach. Tha an eadar-obrachadh a' sealltainn comas teicneòlas ionnsachadh domhainn gus com-pàirteachadh inntleachdail a neartachadh, a' solar do luchd-amhairc ealain a chruthaich an eanchainn a tha a' nochdadh an saoghal a-staigh aca.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Fractal Flower Eye Eadar-aghaidh Eacarsaichean na h-Eanchainn air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Fractal Flower Eye Eadar-aghaidh Eacarsaichean na h-Eanchainn na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Fractal Flower Eye Eadar-aghaidh Eacarsaichean na h-Eanchainn airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Fractal Flower Eye translates neural signals into mesmerizing visuals, fostering a symbiotic relationship between human mind and AI-driven art. By combining brain data and 3D mathematical algorithms, it generates dynamic, ever-changing displays that reflect emotions, thoughts, experiences. Different elements merge into a captivating narrative of girl shrouded in time within space, exemplifying her dedication to human augmentation. while stunning 3D creation demonstrates that AI can augment, rather than replace, human innovation.
Dimensions & Packaging: The digital version is modular projected on 4 sides
The eeg data is pre trained to detect happy sad focus and unfocused
Triggers on or off pulling for a quintic formula involves modifying the complex iteration formula to achieve cubic symmetry
Terms are added to let the brain input to maintain 3D symmetry while preserving 2D cross sections The result is a fractal with intricate symmetrical structure in 3D and consistent 2D patterns Transferred into a diffusion model for interpolation
This tech enables creation that can be explored in both 2D and 3D
Tags: AI, generative ai, graphics, digital media, fractal, 3d, wellness, BCI, cognitive science, diffusion
Production Technology: Flower Eye utilizes a brain computer interface to generate 3D fractals based on human brain activity. It employed electroencephalography sensors to capture brain signals, which were then translated into visual patterns using machine learning algorithms with 3d math. The resulting fractals were rendered in real time using a graphics engine and projected onto a large screen, creating an immersive experience. This innovative approach combines art, technology, and neuroscience to create a unique and captivating visual experience.
Design Challenge: Data Collection: EEG sensors
Participants: 20 with sleep loss
It's hard to isolate facial expressions signals with brain signals, eeg, many times when users move their mouse or eyes, the interface detached emg signals, then the data streaming gets delusional. Later changed into three layers of data collection to cancel out the emg influences.
Research: HCI and Neuroaesthetics
Investigate brain-computer interfaces, BCIs, in emotion regulation; Explore human emotions, cognition, with immersive aesthetic interface
Methodology: Responsive environments with brain data detection and real-time interface; User centered process involving co-creation workshops and usability testing
Results: Invented a novel BCI based interface responding to user emotions and cognitive states
Insights and Impacts: Emotions regulation can be aided through immersive visual enhancement; Developed design framework applicable to psychiatry
Inspiration: Unlocking Human-AI Co-Creation: The interface leverages human brain data to generate breathtaking visuals, merging manually crafted narratives with advanced brain algorithms. A brain-controlled AI enhances visual interactions, while human input infuses emotion and movement into 3D fractals, making untouchable consciousness visible through intricate spatial patterns. Full process transforms your mind into tangible media collections of memories. A dream of living "sun" is seamlessly integrated.
Project Duration: The project started 2019 in Boston, Harvard University, later modified with diffusion model during 2022. It was exhibited in London, HongKong, Paris in 2023 and 2024.
Operation Flow: Use your brain to mind control and create engaging visual projection. Modular design projects fractals onto 3d projection, creating an immersive experience. Pre trained brain activities detect emotions and focus levels, enabling interpolation in 2D and 3D. This tech lets our audience use their mind to create interactive art, through neuroscience, demonstrating AI's potential to augment human innovation. People can also print out their brain flower to take home, each person can have their own visual Flower Eye patterns because their brain waves are unique to their consciousness.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Yiqi Zhao, 2025.
Image Credits: Image 1: Yiqi Zhao, Fractal Flower Eye, 2020
Image 2: Yiqi Zhao, Fractal Flower Eye, 2020
Image 3: Yiqi Zhao, Fractal Flower Eye, 2020
Image 4: Yiqi Zhao, Fractal Flower Eye, 2020
Image 5: Yiqi Zhao, Fractal Flower Eye, 2020
Video Credits: Yiqi Zhao