interfacial

PixelSkin02

Aug 31, 2009Comments off

Dynamic shape-memory-alloy display system PixelSkin02 explores new possibilities in media augmented surfaces by employing the mechanical properties inherent in shape memory alloys (SMA). In an

3D Display Cube

Jul 18, 2009Comments off

LED spatial display unit 3D Display Cube is a true spatial display unit that utilizes one thousand individually controllable LEDs to create three-dimensional forms and

Sensitive Floor

Jun 14, 2009Comments off

Interactive floor Sensitive Floor is an interactive video floor projection that reacts to the way people walk on it. Developed by iO Agency, this new

BioHarness

May 23, 2009Comments off

Smart fabric-based biotelemetry measurement device The BioHarness system uses patented smart-fabric technology in a diagnostic tool that measures heart rate and respiratory performance. Because the

HyperGrills

Apr 16, 2009Comments off

Patterned cellular grill systems HyperGrill metal tiles are inspired by cellular constructions found in nature. The HyperGrill process approximates the efficiency of cellular compositions in

Super Cilia Skin

Mar 07, 2009Comments off

Silicone-based interactive membrane Mitchell Joachim, Hayes Raffle, and James Tichenor designed Super Cilia Skin (SCS) in 2002. SCS is a tactile and visual system inspired

SmartFountain

Dec 23, 2008Comments off

Interactive water feature A typical fountain or waterscape consumes less water annually than an equal surface area of grass-planted lawn. Water features can also be

Dye-Sublimated Corian

Dec 16, 2008Comments off

Heat-based image transfer in DuPont Corian solid surface Dye-Sublimated Corian is a process by which graphic content, with the aid of computer software, is converted

Riddled

Nov 09, 2008Comments off

Perforated wood and aluminum storage cupboard Riddled represents the latest phase of Steven Holl’s explorations of cellular geometries and perforated surfaces. Designed by Holl with

Line

Oct 29, 2008Comments off

Linear timepiece and color display Part light fixture, part timepiece, part art installation, James Clar’s Line is a linear information display that utilizes the full-spectrum