Kinetic Trinket

A delightful kinetic piece that makes you smile!

flexi chair

nature movement

Theo Jansen mechanism

fly drawing device

fly drawing device

This installation produces drawings based on the subtle movements of houseflies. When flies enter a small chamber sensors detect their movements. A micro-controller articulates a drawing arm in real time based on the fly's movements. When a fly is no longer detected in the chamber the paper scrolls over and the device waits until a new fly enters the chamber to begin another drawing.

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Possible Outcomes

Hybrid of craft and technology?

Interior/exterior structures?

An interactive/responsive environment?

A moving fabric/pop-up?

Wearable architecture?

Animation movie?

A Complimentary Book Collection?


Innovation

Kinetic architectural solutions that celebrates the environment and elicits ‘delight’ in it’s users

Sculpting the interior/exterior space through natural sources of power

‘The world’s energy is a concept of power’ Theo Jansen

Aims of Project

To construct a moving architectural space/material
that responds to the environment and people

Exploring the poetic potential of structure and materiality.

Working with wood, eg.Bamboo, willow strips. Paper,glass and soft fabrics

Exploring natural sources of power. (wind-power and water)