Blossom Интерактив Инсталляци by Zhenglong Yang

Blossom Интерактив Инсталляци by Zhenglong Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал in Суурилуулалтын дизайн Competition Category.

ХүрэлСуурилуулалт· 2025

Blossom Интерактив Инсталляци

by Zhenglong Yang

A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал Winner in Суурилуулалт Category

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The Design

About Blossom Интерактив Инсталляци

Blossom бол Дорнын гүн ухаанаас сэдэвлэсэн интерактив видео инсталляци бөгөөд амьдралын мөчлөг болон одоогийн мөчид оршиж байх ач холбогдлыг онцолдог. Хятадын сарнай (Hibiscus rosa sinensis)-ын үзэгчийн оршихуйд хариулан цэцэглэж буй дүр төрхөөр бүтээл нь амьдралын түр зуурын гоо үзэсгэлэнг тунгаан бодоход уриалдаг. Энэ нь үзэгчдэд мөчийг тэврэх, оршихуйн мөнхийн хэмнэл дотор тодорхой ойлголт болон утга учрыг олоход дэмжлэг болдог.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал

Blossom Интерактив Инсталляци нь A' Design Award Хүрэл шагналын ялагч бөгөөд бүтээлч чанар, овсгоо, цэцэн ухаанаараа ялгарсан шилдэг загварт олгодог маш нэр хүндтэй хүлээн зөвшөөрөлт юм. Хүрэл ялагчид бол хангалттай ур чадвартай, гайхалтай бүтээлч ажил бөгөөд зохион бүтээгчдийн өргөн туршлага, төсөөлөл, самбаатай байдлыг баталдаг. Blossom Интерактив Инсталляци нь өндөр үнэлэгдсэн, биширсэн, хайрласан зүйл, мэдэгдэхүйц мэргэжлийн, шинэлэг байх болно гэж хүлээгддэг. Хүрэл шагнал хүртсэн энэ загвар нь урлаг, шинжлэх ухаан, загвар, технологийн шилдэг туршлагыг шингээж, нарийн ширийнд анхаарал хандуулснаараа тод юм. Blossom Интерактив Инсталляци хэрэгцээг гайхалтай хангаж, хүслийг хөндөж, сэтгэл хөдлөлийг байлдан дагуулж, сониуч занг татдаг.

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.