Blossom Ufakelo Osebenzisanayo ngu-Zhenglong Yang

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Blossom Ufakelo Osebenzisanayo olwenziwe ngu-Zhenglong Yang ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2025 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lokuFakwa.

IbhronziUkufakwa· 2025

Blossom Ufakelo Osebenzisanayo

ngu Zhenglong Yang

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ukufakwa

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Uyilo

Malunga ne-Blossom Ufakelo Osebenzisanayo

UBlossom ngufakelo wevidiyo osebenzisanayo oluphefumlelelwe yifilosofi yaseMpuma, oluqaqambisa umjikelo wobomi nokubaluleka kokuphila okwangoku. Ngokuqhakaza kweHibiscus rosa sinensis, intyatyambo yase-China, ngenxa yobukho bombukeli, umsebenzi umema ukucamngca ngobuhle obugqithayo bobomi. Ukhuthaza ababukeli ukuba bamkele eli xesha, befumana ukucaca nentsingiselo kwisigqi esingapheliyo sobukho.

Ukuqatshelwa

Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Blossom Ufakelo Osebenzisanayo ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Blossom Ufakelo Osebenzisanayo iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Blossom Ufakelo Osebenzisanayo iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

Emva Koyilo

Ikhithi Yeendaba

Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.

Iimpawu Ezizodwa: 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.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Width 350 mm, Depth 350 mm, Height 420 mm
Iithegi: Interactive Installation, Responsive Art, Video Installation, Physical Computing, Presence, Eastern Philosophy
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: 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.
Umngeni Woyilo: 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.
Uphando: 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.
Inkuthazo: 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.
Ubude Beprojekthi: 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.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: 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.