Idẹ Ìgbékalẹ̀ · 2025
Blossom Ètò Ìgbékalẹ̀ Ìbáṣepọ̀
- Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award 2025 in Ìgbékalẹ̀
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 15,899
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About Blossom Ètò Ìgbékalẹ̀ Ìbáṣepọ̀
Blossom jẹ́ ètò ìgbékalẹ̀ fídíò ìbáṣepọ̀ tí a gbé èrò lára ọgbọ́n ìlà-oòrùn, tó ń tẹ̀síwájú ìyípo ayé àti pàtàkì wíwà nísìsìyí. Nípa ìtànná Hibiscus rosa sinensis, China rose, ní ìdáhùn sí wíwà olùwòran, iṣẹ́ náà ń pe ni láti ṣe ìrònú lórí ẹwà ajòfò ìgbésí ayé. Ó ń ṣe ìwúrí fún àwọn olùwòran láti gbá àkókò yìí mọ́ra, kí wọ́n rí ìmọ́ dídán àti ìtumọ̀ nínú orin àìlópin ìwàláàyè.
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Blossom Ètò Ìgbékalẹ̀ Ìbáṣepọ̀ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Blossom Ètò Ìgbékalẹ̀ Ìbáṣepọ̀ yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Blossom Ètò Ìgbékalẹ̀ Ìbáṣepọ̀ ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Press Kit
- 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.
