Tech in blossom
Tech in Blossom, launched by Greydient Lab for Bangkok Design Week 2023, showcases an art installation that blends the natural beauty with cutting-edge technology, reflecting the lab’s holistic strategy in confronting critical issues in society, business, and the environment. This initiative is pivotal in meeting today’s challenges, advocating for creative, just, and courageous approaches to safeguard our health, families, and livelihoods. Greydient Lab is calling on the community to actively engage, think innovatively, and apply solutions equitably, highlighting the need for collective action across businesses, governments, and individuals. The emphasis is on the vital role and responsibility of every participant in this collaborative endeavor.
Under the theme of “Urban ‘NICE’ zation,” Greydient Lab aims to heighten public awareness and motivate actions toward creating a sustainable, hospitable, and people-focused city for the future. This installation is designed to initiate a fresh dialogue on our connection with the environment, underlining the ever-changing and ephemeral nature of our planet. Tech in Blossom creates a space for visitors to reflect on their engagement with their environment, offering an immersive journey that blends technology with the natural world.
Category
Interactives
Year
2023
Materials
3D printed PLA, stainless steel plates, electronics, carbon fiber, dried leaves and shrubs
Client
Greydeint Lab
Greydient Lab Office Bangkok
Living objects
Greydient Lab’s installation introduces two interactive living objects that react to environmental stimuli. The first, a kinetic bush, mimics the act of shivering in response to the ambient temperature of its surroundings. When temperatures drop to a certain threshold, the bush begins to ‘shiver’ more intensely, akin to a human’s reaction to cold, thanks to temperature sensors and self-balancing mechanisms powered by motors that adjust its movements for speed, height, and intensity.
The second feature, a hanging lamp, changes its form based on the air quality within a space. It ‘blooms’ with open petals and brightens its light in clean air conditions, encouraging occupancy and interaction. In contrast, it ‘withers,’ closing its petals and dimming its light in response to poor air quality, visually discouraging the use of the space. This dynamic response is facilitated by air quality sensors and a mechanical system that controls the lamp’s luminosity through a single motor, based on real-time environmental data.
Together, these installations serve as a poignant commentary on urban environmental issues, particularly air quality in densely populated city workspaces. By visually and kinetically manifesting changes in temperature and air quality, Greydient Lab’s creations aim to enhance awareness and prompt actions towards improving indoor environmental conditions, leveraging art and technology to address global urban challenges.