WHAT WE ARE DOING

WHY WE ARE DOING IT

Creating 3 prototypes that use light to convey emotion

To fully explore many possible directions for our final project

HERE ARE THE ELECTRONICS PROVIDED

USB Cable

Arduino

Breadboard

Wire

LED Strip

Potentiometer

What we will build

We are going to design based on this example circuit. We have a potentiometer (knob) that can control some LED lights in a variety of ways.

Your task is not only to replicate, but to place the LIGHT STRIP within a VESSEL PROTOTYPE, that you will create and sketch over the next studio days

Even though this activity (as an introduction) uses lights in a linear form, you should not feel limited in your thinking on form as we progress through the studio.

WE ARE PROVIDING 3 Sample files of code in this assignment.

Pulse

Chase

Show

The important pieces of the provided sample code are shown. We expect you to modify these lines according to the design you work on.

CRGB::Red could be replaced with CRGB::CRGB(100,100,100)

You could change the 10 to a higher or lower number and see what happens!

This deliverable requires you to build on your initial concept brainstorming and prototyping

Consider how you might add electric components in this case light and color to make your piece dynamic

and interactive?

You are tasked with completing, at minimum, 3 Prototypes. You will decide when it is time to move on from one prototype to the next.

Each prototype should be distinct, while relating to the same conceptual background. The purpose is to explore many different possibilities, not simply build 1 model in 3 different ways. Stretch yourself.

Although you should not be constrained by the provided circuit and code.

Only modify or add to the Arduino if you feel very confident you can build the

circuit and do the programming in the allotted time.

Think about how you can demonstrate parts of the whole in you prototype, if you think that other supplies are needed, remember these are lo-fi prototypes.

Precedents

Designing with Light as a Medium

Penny Webb

Growing Lamp

Penny Webb

Breath Lamp

Simone Giertz

Every Day Goal Calendar

James Turrell 

Aten Reign

C.A.V.U. (Mass MoCA)

Olafur Eliasson

The Weather Project

Room For One Color

Deliverables Part 1

Statement of concept. Why are you making this? What do you hope to represent?

Booth Photographs - Prototype 1 : Lo-Fi, Integrated Lights*

Booth Photographs - Prototype 2 : Lo-Fi, Color + Light*

Booth Photographs - Prototype 3 : Color, Light, Interaction*

*Denotes examples of what might change in each prototype, you are encouraged to explore various designs in your own way.

Phase II : Lasercutter Workflow

Take this as an opportunity to refine your craft and demonstrate what you can make!, integrating digital fabrication (laser-cut only, no 3D printing) if needed, but keep in mind the time restriction and pace yourself to meet the deadline!

In part 2 you will take one of the three studies from the part 1 and create a higher fidelity prototype using lasercut materials. What additional functionality or analysis are you able to do when having access to precision tools?

Deliverables Part 2

"ViewCaptureToFile" image of rhino drawing

Photographs of the high fidelity construction.

Object in use/placement so that the light + color are showcased.