Plastic Heart Ntchito Yaikulu: Kaonjezedwe ka Zaluso ka Zithunzi za LED by SuKang You is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zoyikidwa za Luso la Digito ndi pa Intaneti Competition Category.
BronzeZoyikidwa za Digito· 2025
Plastic Heart Ntchito Yaikulu: Kaonjezedwe ka Zaluso ka Zithunzi za LED
by SuKang You
Client: SuKang You (Hongik University)
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zoyikidwa za Digito Category
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About Plastic Heart Ntchito Yaikulu: Kaonjezedwe ka Zaluso ka Zithunzi za LED
Mawu a Bukuli: Plastic Heart ndi kaonjezedwe ka zaluso ka zithunzi za LED ka pagulu komwe kamasonyeza tsoka la chilengedwe lomwe limayambitsidwa ndi zinyalala za pulasitiki. Ntchito yazaluso imeneyi ili ngati mtima wopangidwa kuchokera ku zinyalala za pulasitiki zamitundumitundu, zomwe zimagunda mwanjira yofanana ngati chiwalo chamoyo. Ukadaulo wa nzeru zopangira zinthu (generative artificial intelligence) ndi ukadaulo wa neural radiance field zinagwiritsidwa ntchito kupanga zithunzi za mbali zitatu, zomwe zinakonzedwanso mwaukadaulo wamakono komanso kusinthidwa pambuyo pa kujambula kwa kayendedwe ka zithunzi. Kanemayu wakonzedwa m'mafomati khumi ndi anayi a zenera kuti azionetsedwe pamalo aakulu apagulu. Mtimawo ukhoza kukhala wa munthu, wa nyama, kapena wa dziko lapansi.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Plastic Heart Ntchito Yaikulu: Kaonjezedwe ka Zaluso ka Zithunzi za LED ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Plastic Heart Ntchito Yaikulu: Kaonjezedwe ka Zaluso ka Zithunzi za LED akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Plastic Heart Ntchito Yaikulu: Kaonjezedwe ka Zaluso ka Zithunzi za LED amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Plastic Heart is a Public LED Media Art installation that visualizes the environmental crisis caused by plastic waste. The artwork takes the form of a heart, constructed from colorful plastic debris, pulsating rhythmically like a living organ. Utilizing AI-generated imagery and NeRF technology, the piece transforms digital artwork into a striking 3D visualization. The LED display enhances its immersive quality, engaging the audience with a thought-provoking spectacle.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Plastic Heart is a public LED media installation designed for public spaces. The project was exhibited at COEX Mall in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, displayed on a 4224mm (W) × 1944mm (H) anamorphic LED screen. It was adapted for 14 different screen formats, ensuring compatibility across diverse public display environments. The video was created with high-resolution techniques to maintain visual clarity on large-scale digital displays.
- Tags
- Plastic Heart, Public LED Media Art, Environmental Awareness, Generative AI, NeRF Technology, Digital Art, Motion Graphics, Sustainable Design, Plastic Pollution, Visual Storytelling
- Production Technology
- Plastic Heart was created using generative AI to generate 3D visualizations, which were then refined through digital compositing. This public LED media installation is a video-based artwork designed for large-scale display. NeRF technology was used to generate multi-angle 3D objects based on the desired design, enhancing spatial realism. The final visuals were processed with post-production tools such as After Effects for a seamless and immersive motion effect.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge was utilizing generative AI and NeRF tools to achieve precise artistic control. While generative AI provided visually compelling outputs, refining them to match the intended design required extensive adjustments. NeRF was used to generate multi-angle 3D objects, but optimizing them for animation and integration into the final composition was complex. Overcoming these challenges involved iterative refinement and a hybrid approach combining AI with traditional post-production tools.
- Research
- Plastic Heart serves as a visual statement on the environmental crisis caused by plastic waste. By transforming discarded plastics into a pulsating heart, it highlights the consequences of excessive consumption. The vibrant yet critical imagery draws viewers in, prompting reflection on sustainability. This project contributes to raising public awareness of plastic pollution, encouraging individuals and industries to reconsider their reliance on disposable plastics and take action for a greener future.
- Inspiration
- Plastic Heart was inspired by the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems. The plastic we use daily threatens all living beings, from wildlife to marine life, and even the Earth itself. Yet, the vibrant plastic debris—reminiscent of Christmas ornaments—creates an ironic contrast, making waste visually striking. The heart is ambiguous—it could belong to a human, an animal, or the planet—urging audiences to reflect on sustainability and collective responsibility.
- Project Duration
- Plastic Heart was produced from September to November 2024. The video was created for SMAF 2025 (Seoul Media Art Festival) and was first exhibited on December 25, 2024, at COEX Mall in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. The anamorphic LED screen display measured 4224mm (W) × 1944mm (H) and was adapted for 14 different screen formats to ensure broad accessibility across various public display environments.
- Operation Flow
- Plastic Heart is a video-based public LED media installation that serves as a visual warning about the environmental impact of reckless plastic consumption. The heart, made of vibrant plastic debris, symbolizes an unidentified life form, blurring the lines between human, animal, and planet. Ironically, the video starts with dazzling, festive visuals set to Christmas carols, drawing viewers in with beauty before revealing its underlying environmental message.
- Image Credits
- Image: Creator / Video Designer SuKang You (Graduate School of Visual Communication, Hongik University), Plastic Heart, 2024.
Video Credits: Creator / Video Designer SuKang You (Graduate School of Visual Communication, Hongik University), Plastic Heart, 2024.
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