I choose to use TouchDesigner to simulate electrical signal communication between plants. This kind of communication is abstract rather than concrete, and the current scientific basis is not sufficient. There are also differences in the communication methods between different plants. I hope to depict different types of plants through different screens and elicit corresponding responses from plants when humans pass by. In addition, when humans communicate nearby, plants also engage in autonomous communication based on the content of human conversations, forming a blended interactive experience.
I designed and typeset a booklet that includes basic experimental sections as well as some of my understanding and insights. This is a science popularization book about the project, and it is also my way of conveying my thoughts and understanding.
Refection
I hope to guide people to re-examine the perception and communication abilities of plants, awaken empathy and respect for the wisdom of plant life, reflect on the relationship between humans and nature, and advocate for more harmonious coexistence. In the future, I hope to explore the visual expression of plant behavior through the combination of technology and narrative design, promote innovative forms of dialogue between humans and nature, and inspire more people to pay attention to the diversity of ecology and life.
Video link:https://youtu.be/RM5o1LJsD-0?si=FyhCJhmhnhhajgJc
visual presentation
Sketch drawing Preliminary conception of the entire scene and creation of a storybook
Modeling Using Blender to Model and Improve the Scene
Modeling
Rendering
Add materials and shine; Then add the camera and confirm the path.
Puppy - Anchor Point of Time
It walks through human daily life, with loyalty as the guide, tying the wandering soul to the coordinates of reality.
Realistic evidence: As the most common companion animal, puppies have become an important medium for emotional connection and psychological healing through their affinity and companionship.
Natural panorama
Natural scenes are not only simulations of the real environment, but also mappings of psychological space - in the chaotic and orderly nature, people can feel the flow of time, the nurturing of value, and the lightness of existence, ultimately touching the harmony of the essence of life.
Integrate editing Collect sound effects, integrate videos and complete transitions, add text lines to match the visuals.
Little Monkey - Mirror of Self
At the boundary of value confusion, Little Monkey reconstructs the relationship between humans and themselves through interaction and wit, awakening the confirmation and affirmation of self existence.
Realistic evidence: Real cases such as the movie "Gigi and Nate" have verified the feasibility and effectiveness of monkeys in emotional support and supportive therapy.
The Little Bird - A Fable of Freedom
In the cracks of doubt, the bird symbolizes transcendence and possibility, guiding the soul through limitations and facing the vast unknown.
Realistic basis: The trend of raising birds is gradually emerging, and as a symbol of spiritual companionship, small birds meet the needs of modern people for soul liberation and emotional sustenance.
Project vision:Returning to the poetic realm of life
The ultimate goal of the project is not to provide answers, but to inspire a sense of awareness - a poetic understanding of existence itself. The little dog guards the temperature of time, the monkey leads the exploration of value, and the little bird brings free breathing. These symbols are not only comforting, but also an entrance to broader thinking. Future design will no longer be limited to comfort and healing, but will further explore the absurdity and inevitability of existence, juxtaposing anxiety and calmness, order and chaos.
Video link:https://youtu.be/moNXo6D1Cyg?si=oUS18S-PpGKH_Ylf
DESIGN PROCESS
Design concept
Presenting the digital reality of privacy disappearance and ubiquitous surveillance through 3D images, symbolizing the ubiquitous and pervasive nature of technology through endless scenes and surveillance scenarios, revealing the crisis of privacy and the loss of freedom, and calling on the audience to reflect on the relationship between technology and humanity, as well as the importance of privacy protection.
Storyboard
First edition Final edition
Throughout the entire process inside the arched building
Process
I have found some visual references to improve my design ideas, and I hope to find a unique style to closely follow my theme. want to achieve a suffocating sense of surveillance while expressing the visual impact of technological development. My keywords are technology and surveillance.
Modeling process
First attempt
At the end of 2023, I had a discussion about digital panoramic prisons. We thought about the content of some scenes and the development of images, and I gradually delved deeper into it.
Then based on my research, I found some symbols/elements that believe can express my theme.
Element Extraction: Eye，Arch，Monitor，Endless
Final model
——Blender
https://youtu.beaYhHPfDJaBw?si=1zTW4fmiZrzp8sdd
The
Looking
PROCESSING
Design drawing
This device enhances immersion through a multi sensory experience of audio-visual touch and smell. Visually, video projections and physical installations present the dynamic flow of life and death; Combining auditory natural sound effects with Tibetan opera music brings a dual depth of culture and emotion; Touch provides a comfortable experience through a soft sofa, encouraging the audience to relax and think; Smell adds emotional atmosphere through the smell of perfume, helping the audience to enter into deep reflection. The combination of four senses makes the work more three-dimensional, triggering profound reflections on life and death in the audience.
Sketches
Animals: Pigeons, snakes, pigs (greed, anger, and ignorance)
Background: Symbolized Tibetan cultural elements
According to some Tibetan customs, there are three scenes summarized: sky burial, merit calculation, and entering the six realms. The circles, squares, and triangles in the picture are based on some local customs, such as the Tianfang Earthly Circle. This special symbol expression is designed to distinguish between the sky and the ground.
Visual: video projection+physical device
Auditory: Music (natural and Tibetan opera elements)
