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We created a tent-like structure where the person interacting with it would go inside and sit down to view a projected image on the ceiling of the tent and hear soothing noises while being shielded from bright light.  It presented itself as a curiosity in the library and would force those interacting to slow down and take a moment out of their day to sit.  The entire structure was composed of many different parts - fabric, projections, sounds, and miscellaneous pieces.

There were three different kinds of fabric: a dark, black fabric used to create the tent and keep out light and two translucent fabrics that were projected onto, one with sequins and one without.  The fabrics were adhered together with thread and hung from the ceiling using wire.

The projections were colorful, slow-moving circles animated using JavaScript and an HTML canvas tag with a black background.  The circles would create waves when they collided and a light popping noise.

The popping noises were layered over pink noise and played through a pair of computer speakers to create a soothing, neutral, personal soundscape inside the tent. 

Inside was a comfortable library chair, tying together the library theme.