Interactive Tree is a physical display in the shape of a tree, consisting of hanging white boxes, and multiple projections. Using custom made software, the tree changes colors according to the people viewing the display. The display is constructed of a pixelated 3D version of a tree, consisting of small cubes and plastic-etched leaves. The tree-like shape can only be seen when standing in a specific location, otherwise the display looks like a random array of hanging boxes. A software patch that takes visuals that specific location, anayzes and changes the projections colors accordingly. This enabes the viewer a higher level of interaction with the tree through her movements in a given location. A tree has strong significance in different cultures around the world. We relate to trees in many ways, usually when celebrating holidays, and we both think it is an object that every person in the world can somehow connect to. The Interactive Tree was created at the ITP entrance lobby at NYU, for the ITP fall '05 show. The tree consists of paper boxes and plastic leaves. The tree is carefully designed, consisting of 50 paper boxes in a 30x40x50 inch volume space, each suspended from the ceiling in a specific location. In addition, organic patterns with intricate pgeometric detail deriving from mape leaf structure were etched on of polycarbonate and hung on strings within the display.

ITP 2005 Fall Show

min weng & gilad lotan

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