Knot(e) ECAL/Matthieu Minguet

Knot(e) ECAL/Matthieu Minguet from ECAL on Vimeo.

Tutors: Alain Bellet, Gael Hugo, Christophe Guignard
ECAL / University of Art and Design, Lausanne Switzerland
Bachelor Media & Interaction Design
www.ecal.ch + vimeo.com/channels/ecalmid

Knot (e) is a device that offers a new way of using objects that we connect to our mobile devices. The prototypes, shown in the form of a rope, harness themselves to revisit the new node as input data. As an extension of a conventional listening device, it allows the user to generate visual and sound compositions. The intersection of the rope amplifies the signal. Conversely, the absence of knots and curves restores the application to its original position. Each prototype has its own forms, colours, atmospheres and sound effects.

During the writing of my thesis, I was led by my interest in the theories of John Maeda and Hiroshi Ishii. The former describes the idea of "tangible bytes" and proposes to reduce the separation between digital information and physical space. Inspired by the work of Ishii, one of Maeda’s theories questions the importance of simplicity of language in the human / machine interaction. This project allowed me to explore new types of interactions around a physical object. The research allowed me the opportunity to respond to a critical analysis concerning the increase of already existing technologies, through the use of simple and already perfectly ergonomic objects.

LANGUAGES : OPENFRAMEWORKS / C++ / Objective-C
SOFTWARE : ARDUINO / PURE DATA

http://www.creativeapplications.net/sound/knote-by-matthieu-minguet-rope-as-sound-and-visual-interface-for-iphone-ecal/

Jump rope! That would make for an interesting live performance. See the ECAL label below for more.

Sona iPad App ECAL/Ruslan Gaynutdinov

Sona iPad App ECAL/Ruslan Gaynutdinov from ECAL on Vimeo.

Tutors: Alain Bellet, Gael Hugo, Christophe Guignard
ECAL / University of Art and Design, Lausanne Switzerland
Bachelor Media & Interaction Design
www.ecal.ch + vimeo.com/channels/ecalmid

During the first half of 3rd year at ECAL, I made an installation project based on the visualization of sound. I am interested in how the spectator is immersed in the interactive piece in the presence of this element. I decided to continue my research on the themes of sound and atmosphere.

Sona is an experimental game on iPad inspired by the classic "Simon game." The universe is composed of enigmatic sound paintings that the spectator must solve through simple interactions. The game is played with headphones to focus attention on the sound.

This project allowed me to study in detail the acoustic phenomena and how we store and perceive sounds. The immersion and sound have become essential elements for me in an interactive project.

Also see: Little Boxes ECAL/Joelle Aeschlimann

iPads on eBay

Little Boxes ECAL/Joelle Aeschlimann

Little Boxes ECAL/Joelle Aeschlimann from ECAL on Vimeo.

Tutor: Alain Bellet, Gael Hugo, Christophe Guignard
ECAL / University of Art and Design, Lausanne Switzerland
Bachelor Media & Interaction Design
www.ecal.ch + vimeo.com/channels/ecalmid

Little Boxes is a music box concept for iPad. It consists of a tangible part composed of three separate music boxes that interact with an iPad and an application. When placing one of the boxes on the iPad, it recognizes it and activates. The idea is that each box contains its own universe revealed by the action of the crank with an animation and melody proper to each. The aim is to give a new dimension to the music box, and transcribe visual sensations that don't exist in a standard music box. This work reflects my desire to play with the physical and digital elements by making them interact. It allowed me to embrace different areas, and confront myself with creative and technical challenges. The result is the creation of a world through the music box, where everyone can enter and interact with it.

iPads on eBay