✌ handcrafting experiences
What would it be like if machines could move so smoothly and vividly that they seem familiar and almost emotional? This question is at the very core of research investigating inflatable structures made from a flexible material. The aim is to create technologies that are safe, appealing and approachable. The structures are characterized by their …
A collaboration between a human worker and their robotic counterpart presents. The task is simple, almost absurd in its monotony – stamping documents for approval, one after another, an endless cycle of bureaucratic validation. The human, bound by obligation, performs the ritual with mechanical precision, while the robot, designed to assist, mirrors this duty without …
→ Description This project explores the integration of tangible interfaces with paper prototyping, utilizing fiducial markers and computer vision. The primary aim is to provide designers with a versatile and accessible method for rapidly prototyping tangible interactions. By employing household materials such as cardboard, rubber, and paper, along with common tools like scissors and glue, …
Fungillation is a space-dependant installation made out of the underground communication system of fungi – the mycelium. Our goal is to better understand the communication and invisible processes of nature and thereby develop a deeper empathy for the natural world. By learning to observe carefully, Fungillation allows us to gain insight into the subtle language …
We, humans, have an extraordinary capacity for empathy – especially with creatures that are familiar to us. But how do we interact with unknown life? In our nature lies an interplay of distance and curiosity. We try to connect through communication, such as with language, posture, and touch, in order to capture the emotions of …
“HuzzleNuzzle” is an interactive handheld game. Two players who each play the role of the detective and the hacker face the challenge of helping each other while being in two different places. Two devices have been built for this project with two different sets of components to provide a long-lasting gaming experience. The roles can …