Author Archives: Joyce Liu

“Lightfield” by Future Cities Lab (2008)

Lightfields is an installation proposal for Union Square in New York. The lights respond to the “data” around it, such as the breeze or motion of people around it. When the subway runs under, the light will form a ripple

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“Lightfield” by Future Cities Lab (2008)

Lightfields is an installation proposal for Union Square in New York. The lights respond to the “data” around it, such as the breeze or motion of people around it. When the subway runs under, the light will form a ripple

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“GER Mood Sweater” by SENSOREE

  This is a collar that will light up based on your excitement level. Your excitement level is measured by GER (Galvanic Extimacy Responders) ensors that are on your hands. It says that it bases its technology off of lie

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“GER Mood Sweater” by SENSOREE

  This is a collar that will light up based on your excitement level. Your excitement level is measured by GER (Galvanic Extimacy Responders) ensors that are on your hands. It says that it bases its technology off of lie

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“Unnumbered Sparks” by Janet Echelman and Aaron Koblin (2014)

This was an interactive sculpture made for the 30th anniversary of TED. People were able to “paint” on top of the sculpture through using their mobile devices. The sculpture is 745 feet wide. The sculpture is made of soft fibers

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“Unnumbered Sparks” by Janet Echelman and Aaron Koblin (2014)

This was an interactive sculpture made for the 30th anniversary of TED. People were able to “paint” on top of the sculpture through using their mobile devices. The sculpture is 745 feet wide. The sculpture is made of soft fibers

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“eCloud” by Dan Goods, Nik Hafermaas, and Aaron Koblin (2010)

This is a dynamic sculpture located in the San Jose International Airport. It is made from polycarbonate tiles that can fade between transparent and opaque states, its patterns are transformed periodically by real time weather from around the world. Website

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“eCloud” by Dan Goods, Nik Hafermaas, and Aaron Koblin (2010)

This is a dynamic sculpture located in the San Jose International Airport. It is made from polycarbonate tiles that can fade between transparent and opaque states, its patterns are transformed periodically by real time weather from around the world. Website

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“Reflect” by Joyce Liu (2015)

Because South Craig Street is such a liminal space, I wanted to create something that would cause people to stop and reflect. Thus, I created some question cards and decorated a tree with them. Some of the questions include, Why

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“Reflect” by Joyce Liu (2015)

Because South Craig Street is such a liminal space, I wanted to create something that would cause people to stop and reflect. Thus, I created some question cards and decorated a tree with them. Some of the questions include, Why

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Contextual Analysis: South Craig Street, between Forbes and Fifth

Contextual Analysis: South Craig Street, between Forbes and Fifth Physical Attributes Ebb and flow of traffic Windy Wide sidewalks Paid street parking Smalls trees line sidewalk Contains Razzy Fresh, police station, offices Bus stop Sidewalk is for the most part

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Contextual Analysis: South Craig Street, between Forbes and Fifth

Contextual Analysis: South Craig Street, between Forbes and Fifth Physical Attributes Ebb and flow of traffic Windy Wide sidewalks Paid street parking Smalls trees line sidewalk Contains Razzy Fresh, police station, offices Bus stop Sidewalk is for the most part

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“PlayMo” by Martin Heide (2010-present)

Martin Heide creates temporary installations with milk crates in abandoned public spaces and laneways in Melbourne. People are able to rearrange the crates however they want, though the structural parts of the PlayMo are secured together with cable ties. Article

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“PlayMo” by Martin Heide (2010-present)

Martin Heide creates temporary installations with milk crates in abandoned public spaces and laneways in Melbourne. People are able to rearrange the crates however they want, though the structural parts of the PlayMo are secured together with cable ties. Article

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“Piano Staircase” by Volkswagen-The Fun Theory (2009)

The Fun Theory is an initiative led by Volkswagen. Their idea is that if you make something simple and fun, you can create positive behavior change. Here, they made the stairs piano keys, so when someone climbed up the stairs,

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“Piano Staircase” by Volkswagen-The Fun Theory (2009)

The Fun Theory is an initiative led by Volkswagen. Their idea is that if you make something simple and fun, you can create positive behavior change. Here, they made the stairs piano keys, so when someone climbed up the stairs,

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“Guerilla Gardens” by Ron Finley (2011)

Ron Finley introduced the idea of “guerilla gardening” to South Central LA. He has turned areas along curbs, traffic lots, and other unused land into vegetable gardens. It’s a really interesting idea of repurposing unused land into something that solves

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“Guerilla Gardens” by Ron Finley (2011)

Ron Finley introduced the idea of “guerilla gardening” to South Central LA. He has turned areas along curbs, traffic lots, and other unused land into vegetable gardens. It’s a really interesting idea of repurposing unused land into something that solves

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“Favela Painting” by Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn (2005)

Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn have been painting in neighborhoods such as favelas in Rio de Janeiro to North Philadelphia since 2005. They engage the local community in their painting endeavors, which helps build a sense of community among the

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“Favela Painting” by Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn (2005)

Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn have been painting in neighborhoods such as favelas in Rio de Janeiro to North Philadelphia since 2005. They engage the local community in their painting endeavors, which helps build a sense of community among the

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