Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wesikrini Se-LED Wobuciko by SuKang You

Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wesikrini Se-LED Wobuciko by SuKang You is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukufakwa Kwedijithali Competition Category.

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Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wesikrini Se-LED Wobuciko

by SuKang You

Client: SuKang You (Hongik University)

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ukufakwa Kwedijithali Category

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The Design

About Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wesikrini Se-LED Wobuciko

Umbhalo Wencwadi: I-Plastic Heart iyisakhiwo sobuciko besikrini se-LED esisemphakathini esiveza ngokusobala inhlekelele yemvelo ebangelwa udoti wepulastiki. Lo msebenzi wobuciko uthatha isimo senhliziyo eyakhiwe ngezicucu zepulastiki ezinemibala eyahlukene, egxumagxuma ngesigqi esizinzile njengesitho esiphilayo. Ubuchwepheshe be-generative artificial intelligence kanye ne-neural radiance field basetshenziswa ukudala imifanekiso ye-3D, ehlelwe kabusha ngokuxuba idijithali nokucutshungulwa komsuka ngemuva kokuqoshwa. Le vidiyo ilungiselelwe ezindaweni eziyishumi nane zesikrini ukuze zibonakale ezinkundleni ezinkulu zomphakathi. Le nhliziyo ingaba ngeyomuntu, ingaba yesilwane, noma ingaba yomhlaba wonke jikelele.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wesikrini Se-LED Wobuciko iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wesikrini Se-LED Wobuciko ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Plastic Heart Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wesikrini Se-LED Wobuciko iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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.