Jimmy Shi
TouchCreateWorld

A new media installation that combines the tactile, visual, and auditory experiences

By modularizing real elements and mapping them into a digital space, TouchCreateWorld generates images and sounds that interact with the audience to create unique interactive experiences.

Timeline:
Sep - Oct 2022
Team:
Individual Project
My Role:
Individual Project
Deliverables:
Interactive Device
Digital Generative Programme
Scope:
Generative Art
Interactive Installation
Impact:
Exploring the potential of interactive design of different media
Initial concept sketches exploring interactive installation possibilities and refined design concepts.
Initial concept sketch exploring interactive installation possibilities
Refined concept with modular elements and interaction flow
Final concept sketch with integrated tactile and visual components
3D visualization of the system
Physical prototype development including node fabrication, silicon moulding, and system architecture design.
Creating the initial node components for the interactive system
Developing silicon moulds for consistent node production
Casting process for the modular components
Complete set of fabricated interactive nodes
System architecture diagram showing hardware and software integration
Visual documentation of the complete interactive installation with tactile and digital integration.
Touch interaction with modular nodes creating digital response
Visual patterns generated from physical node arrangement
Real-time feedback between physical and digital elements
Interactive light patterns responding to touch inputs
Multi-node configuration creating complex visual output
Final installation with integrated tactile and visual components
Live demonstration of the Touch Create World installation showing real-time interaction between physical and digital elements.
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