Blossom Kev Teeb Tsa Sib Cuam Tshuam by Zhenglong Yang

Blossom Kev Teeb Tsa Sib Cuam Tshuam by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Kev Teeb Tsa Competition Category.

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Blossom Kev Teeb Tsa Sib Cuam Tshuam

by Zhenglong Yang

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Kev Teeb Tsa Category

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The Design

About Blossom Kev Teeb Tsa Sib Cuam Tshuam

Blossom yog ib qho kev teeb tsa video sib cuam tshuam tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm Eastern tej lus qhia, qhia txog lub voj voog ntawm lub neej thiab qhov tseem ceeb ntawm kev nyob rau tam sim no. Los ntawm kev tawg paj ntawm Hibiscus rosa sinensis, China rose, thaum tus neeg saib tuaj nyob, txoj haujlwm no caw kom xav txog lub neej tej kev zoo nkauj uas tsis nyob mus ib txhis. Nws txhawb kom cov neeg saib txais yuav lub sijhawm, nrhiav kev nkag siab meej thiab lub ntsiab lus hauv lub suab nkauj uas rov qab los tsis tu ncua ntawm kev muaj sia nyob.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Blossom Kev Teeb Tsa Sib Cuam Tshuam yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Blossom Kev Teeb Tsa Sib Cuam Tshuam xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Blossom Kev Teeb Tsa Sib Cuam Tshuam ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Blossom is an interactive video installation inspired by Eastern philosophy, emphasizing the cycle of life and the importance of being present. Through the blooming of a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (China rose) in response to the viewer’s presence, the piece invites contemplation of life’s transient beauty. It encourages viewers to embrace the moment, finding clarity and meaning within the perpetual rhythm of existence.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 350 mm, Depth 350 mm, Height 420 mm
Tags: Interactive Installation, Responsive Art, Video Installation, Physical Computing, Presence, Eastern Philosophy
Production Technology: The design integrates a ToF (time-of-flight) sensor to detect the viewer's presence. Sensor data is processed by a microcontroller, which communicates with TouchDesigner, an interactive visual application running on a computer. TouchDesigner triggers the video content based on the input, which is then displayed on a CRT TV. This workflow combines precision sensing with dynamic visuals to create an engaging, responsive experience.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was translating Eastern philosophy into an interactive design that could communicate mindfulness and presence to a global audience. Capturing the transient beauty of a flower blooming required aligning technology with philosophical principles, ensuring it felt natural and reflective. The challenge was balancing technical precision with artistic subtlety, overcoming limitations in sensor accuracy, and ensuring the system’s responsiveness evoked the cyclical, harmonious nature central to Eastern thought.
Research: Type of Research: Experimental design research.
Objectives: To explore how interactivity fosters mindfulness and emotional engagement.
Methodology: Prototyping and user testing refined the interaction between technology and behavior.
Tools: ToF sensor, microcontroller, and TouchDesigner enabled dynamic responses.
Results: Viewers paused to engage, highlighting its calming impact.
Insights: The project bridges art, technology, and mindfulness, inspiring future public and interactive designs.
Inspiration: This artwork draws inspiration from Eastern philosophy, particularly the concepts of "the cycle of life" and "mindfulness of the present moment." The blossoming flower symbolizes fleeting beauty, while the closing bud reflects life's cyclical nature. Rooted in the wisdom of harmony with nature, the piece invites viewers to embrace the present and reflect on the interconnectedness of humanity, time, and the natural world.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2024 in New York City and finished in December 2024 in New York City, and was exhibited in Interactive Telecommunication Exhibition Brooklyn in December 2024.
Operation Flow: The ToF sensor detects the viewer's presence, sending data to a microcontroller that triggers TouchDesigner to control the video. The flower blooms fully when a viewer pauses, retreats to a bud when they leave, and reacts minimally to passersby. If the viewer leaves during the blooming process, it pauses and retreats to the bud. The integration of precise sensor data with dynamic content enables an intuitive and engaging interaction, fostering a deeper connection to the present moment.