project04:PROTOTYPE

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Contents

WHAT?

The structure consists of a suspended origami pattern mirror-surface. It hovers and maneuvers above and as a reply to user behavior. The structure folds, flips and expands to create dynamic compositions of the real world objects by alternating angles of reflection. The user interacts with the structure as a piece of the puzzle whilst recomposing the total image.

Geometry

The starting point is a triangle with angles of 30/60/90 degrees,which is then divided into sections of different sizes. The choise of this base triangle allows for an indefinite repetition to form patterns of different scales of triangles, whilst the further division of this into different size sections allows for a visual randomness and improves the flow of movement.

As with the kaleidoscope this base triangle is then radially mirrored into a hexagon.This hexagon is then copied a number of times, after which a section is selected. The rectangular selection with long and short edges allows for a cocooning behavior and though being very geometrical and thus allowing for overall control, the optical asymmetry of the pattern creates a dynamic and organic expression.

In this pattern control points are placed in several aligned knots in the grid. In the choice of points an optimum is aimed to reach the best movement with a minimum of control points. 20 points were then assigned for the placement of sensoring and actuation.

Construction

- Mirror foil is applied to thin mdf triangles. - In these triangles foam is stuck for sturdiness. - In the MDF triangles hinges are integrated as well as connection points for suspension and spacing for sensors. - This assembly is then suspended by ropes from the designated knots from a three-piece wooden frame that holds the servo moters and other electronics.

Behaviour

Instead of the installation’s reflections only becoming an extention of the user, it is intended that the reflections in their turn become an autarkic entity of their own. Although they are in essence a direct result of the condition of an object in the physical world ( here i.e. user), they break away from being a passive consequence, as their constellation will also cause effect on the behavior of the user. Here a mutual dialog will emerge between origin and reflection.

On the course of relation between the physical and virtual world, represented by the user and the Reflectego, the myth of Narcissus and Echo is projected. In this myth both personas are doomed: Narcissus to fall in love with his unreachable mirror image, and Echo to be unable to speak independently but can only repeat what is said to her. In this scenario a complex dance is started expressing the search for boundaries of the self the other an the connection.

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