I’ve just gratuated as bachelor in Digital Design with a theoretical paper about the conceptual and interactive installation I’ve called – In The Bubble. The purpose of the project is to investigate the relationship between the concept of social interaction and my installation. In short the installation makes use of a responsive capacity to create privatized bobbles around its participants. This is made possible through numerous computer-inspected pressure sensors which track the positions of the participants and electrical motors which shapes the dynamic bubbles. The participants is therefore a substantial part of the installation and its outcome. The bubble follow your every move.

Based on social interaction between the bystanders, the participants and a greater collective unit, the installation outlines the interplay between the private and the public and creates a portrayal of the everyday social interaction we as humans embark upon.

The primary theory used in the paper is based upon the work of sociologist Erwin Goffman and his thoughts on social behavior in public places. These theories constitute the foundation upon which the investigation is built supported by other pertinent sources. Visualizations and 3D renderings are used throughout the paper to help explain and discuss the interactive capabilities and limitations of the installation.

The analysis of the artwork shows that the overriding guideline – social interaction – is present both within and around the space of the interactive artwork.  This, in turn, makes it possible to understand and discuss what the concept does for the actual experience and the space of interpretation.

The paper argues that social interaction exists not only among the participants, but has branched out into all the social events around the artwork. The social interaction is interpreted from three key spaces: the bystander’s social space, the participant’s social space and the social collective space. These key spaces constitute a social complexity that enhances the relationships between those present and gives an understanding of one’s own and others’ actions in space, while creating awareness of the inevitable confrontation with the surroundings. It is thus social interaction perceived and interpreted through both the private space, the confrontational meetings and a greater collective creation of meaning. Hence you are private in a social space.

The paper can be downloaded….HERE! (In danish)

A view from inside the bubble: (the encounter)

The geometrical movement of the installation (without the strings):

The construction (sectional view):

New pictures of the table design that Niels Astrup and I’ve made about two month ago. The legs is held in place (both in standing and folded condition) with hidden magnets. Lead is used to reduce the electromagnetic field. Hope you like it…

I’ve finally started working on a ‘proof of concept’ of my forthcoming design which I’m going to call ‘In The Bubble’. It’s a simple interactive art installation which I’ll create as an extension to my bachelor project. The installation will center around theories about social interactions. I’m very much looking forward to show you a lot more about it…

Visualisation:

Possible materials:

Another drawing added in my portfolio:

Ink, pencil and coloured pencil on paper. 75cm x 55cm…

I’m very proud to show you all my very first piece of furniture design. It’s designed together with the talented Niels Astrup. It’s a folding table suited for four people which is kept simple with very few but distinctive details. We’re planning to take some better pictures soon. And show some details on how it functions. Hope you like it!

Made of 190 colorsamples in red, yellow, green and blue. Attached in an organized grid chaos to a black cardboard background…(95cmX63cm)

FLEXFLOOR

This is the changeable floor installation I made at my semester at Aarhus School of Architecture. The installations main focus is changeability which makes the usage of the system very adaptable. It’s intended for a new cross-curricular room where four different clubs is to be united: boy/girl schouts, juniorchess, drum lessons and theatre. The installation is meant for tweens (kids between 8-12 years). The installation is designed to inspire and be a gathering point in the context. It should be as a catalyst for insight crosswise the clubs.

COLORS

The units are painted in five different colors which is inspired by the changeable colors in the nature. A lot of them is also painted with a black paint that makes writing on them possible. All units are furthermore made magnetic.

FUNCTIONALITY

The units are all equipped with suction discs which can be activated with the key. Turn 180 degrees right to lock your construction and turn 180 degrees left to open it again.

By the way…just finshed my semester at Aarhus School of Architecture. What an amazing time! Im very much looking forward to post about my project! But be patient, now it’s time for celebrating

A quick close up 3D-rendering of my forthcoming design….exciting….

Trying to figure out what Im going to design for my term assignment at Aarhus School of Architecture. The theme is movement/obesity, the target group is tweens and the context is association activities. Well – right now Im just trying to convince my digital mind that I probably will learn the most by trying to go the analog way…..if not only I believe this is how my brain must look like right now: