Moralo oa Blossom Kenyo e Amehang ka Zhenglong Yang ke mohlodi oa khau e hlomphehang haholo ya 2025 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Tlhodisano oa Moralo wa Diketso.
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Blossom Kenyo e Amehang
Mohlodi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Ketso
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Mabapi le Blossom Kenyo e Amehang
Blossom ke kenyo ya videyo e amehang e susumetsitsweng ke filosofi ya Bochabela, e totobatsang mopheto wa bophelo le bohlokwa ba ho ba teng hajwale. Ka ho thunya ha Hibiscus rosa sinensis, rose ya China, ho arabela boteng ba moboheli, sengwalo sena se mema kelello ya botle ba bophelo bo fetang. Se kgothaletsa baboheli ho amohela motsotso, ba fumane khanya le moelelo kahare ho monyako o sa feleng wa teng.
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Mabapi le Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award
Blossom Kenyo e Amehang ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Blossom Kenyo e Amehang e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Blossom Kenyo e Amehang e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.
Ka Mora Moralo
Sete ya Boraditaba
Litlhaku, ditho tsa sehlopha le lintlha tsa botekgeniki tse fanoeng ke moetsi wa moralo.
- Boleng bo Ikhethang
- Blossom is an interactive video installation inspired by Eastern philosophy, emphasizing the cycle of life and the importance of being present. Through the blooming of a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (China rose) in response to the viewer’s presence, the piece invites contemplation of life’s transient beauty. It encourages viewers to embrace the moment, finding clarity and meaning within the perpetual rhythm of existence.
- Boholo le Phuthelo
- Width 350 mm, Depth 350 mm, Height 420 mm
- Lithegi
- Interactive Installation, Responsive Art, Video Installation, Physical Computing, Presence, Eastern Philosophy
- Theknoloji ya Tlhahiso
- The design integrates a ToF (time-of-flight) sensor to detect the viewer's presence. Sensor data is processed by a microcontroller, which communicates with TouchDesigner, an interactive visual application running on a computer. TouchDesigner triggers the video content based on the input, which is then displayed on a CRT TV. This workflow combines precision sensing with dynamic visuals to create an engaging, responsive experience.
- Phephetso ya Moralo
- The hardest part was translating Eastern philosophy into an interactive design that could communicate mindfulness and presence to a global audience. Capturing the transient beauty of a flower blooming required aligning technology with philosophical principles, ensuring it felt natural and reflective. The challenge was balancing technical precision with artistic subtlety, overcoming limitations in sensor accuracy, and ensuring the system’s responsiveness evoked the cyclical, harmonious nature central to Eastern thought.
- Dipatlisiso
- Type of Research: Experimental design research.
Objectives: To explore how interactivity fosters mindfulness and emotional engagement.
Methodology: Prototyping and user testing refined the interaction between technology and behavior.
Tools: ToF sensor, microcontroller, and TouchDesigner enabled dynamic responses.
Results: Viewers paused to engage, highlighting its calming impact.
Insights: The project bridges art, technology, and mindfulness, inspiring future public and interactive designs. - Kgothaletso
- This artwork draws inspiration from Eastern philosophy, particularly the concepts of "the cycle of life" and "mindfulness of the present moment." The blossoming flower symbolizes fleeting beauty, while the closing bud reflects life's cyclical nature. Rooted in the wisdom of harmony with nature, the piece invites viewers to embrace the present and reflect on the interconnectedness of humanity, time, and the natural world.
- Nako ya Projeke
- The project started in September 2024 in New York City and finished in December 2024 in New York City, and was exhibited in Interactive Telecommunication Exhibition Brooklyn in December 2024.
- Tsamaiso ya Mosebetsi
- The ToF sensor detects the viewer's presence, sending data to a microcontroller that triggers TouchDesigner to control the video. The flower blooms fully when a viewer pauses, retreats to a bud when they leave, and reacts minimally to passersby. If the viewer leaves during the blooming process, it pauses and retreats to the bud. The integration of precise sensor data with dynamic content enables an intuitive and engaging interaction, fostering a deeper connection to the present moment.
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