Soothing Projections

The intent behind the project is clear and responds to direct cultures of the CMU campus, which is smart for a site specific work. However, don’t feel like your installation needs to be problem-centered. A beautiful, interesting experience is equally valid as a pointed one.

The integration of fabric as a media surface but also something that defines the space and the qualities of it is also smart too. You mention “some sort of matrix” as the arrangement - I’d like to know more about this. Experiment further and do a series of material tests quickly so you can define how this operates and how you can work the material. You should also try different thicknesses and qualities of material too!

Your biggest challenges are going to be mounting your projector and your fabric. How do you propose to do this - keeping in mind that you can’t damage any surfaces? Test and design this component early.

An overlooked component in defining a calm space is audio. It’s clear how you’ll work with light and projection - but how are you going to work with audio too?

In terms of the documentation of the proposal, it could be a little clearer. It took me a while to discover that you were assigned fabric. Make this really obvious. Divide out component too to make it a really easy read e.g. give subsections for location, material, experience, etc.

I thought it was great that you decided to create a project that would address the stress culture at CMU, especially as our projects will be displayed in the library. I'm interested to see how you will make the projections appear on the fabric, especially in an already well-lit environment, and on separate sheets of fabric. I'm also interested in how you will hang the strips so that they will withstand people walking through and possibly interacting with the fabric. I agree that audio could really enhance your project, by adding another sensual element to aid in your intentions! I'm excited to see the final project!

I like the idea of making a calming atmosphere in the library. Have you considered adding seating into your installation? It would invite people to remain inside your "tent" for a longer period of time!

This idea is very nice visually, and definitely would get across a calming feeling to those interacting with it. One suggestion I have, though, is to somehow make the fabric interactable through it moving to the people's motion. Specifically, if there was a way to implement distortions in fabric due to the motion of those walking under it without getting too in the way of the people moving around, it might add another layer of pattern variation that would be natural in feeling.

This is a very technologicaly advanced installation (both sewing the fabric and designing the projection)! The completely black and long fabric that wrapped all over a "sofa" was indeed a little scaring. It kept people away from it in some way, but on the other hand, also made some others feel curious about it and would like to explore it. Overall, the documentation is very detailed and clear and it was a pity that I didn't get a chance to experience it in person... still the videos provides good illustrations about what a participant will experience inside the "tent". Excellent job!

I really liked the final product of your project! I like how you created your own personal, dark space to project your soothing projections on, so that people who interact with it can be truly removed from the library space. I thought the black fabric effectively created a relaxing space, although it could be a bit larger and could be made more inviting with signs or more exterior information about the project, especially because it has a clear message about stress culture. In addition, I thought your documentation was very clear and the videos were really useful in sharing the experience of physically walking into the space.