May The Force Be With You

Art / Design

Six pressure devices are intricately connected through a sophisticated system, forming an innovative network designed to delve into haptic touching of spatial vibrations.Each device is meticulously designed to capture and measure the intricate nuances of pressure inputs. Through their interconnected system, these devices communicate and collaborate, forming a tightly knit network that amplifies their individual capabilities.

Yu Zhang

Dr. Yu Zhang has a background in fine arts and design. In her Ph.D. research she investigates the theory and artistic practice of interactive technologies for public, large-scale installations. Over the past years, she has designed and researched interactive systems that respond to Everyday phenomena, environmental concerns, child-system interaction, online collaboration platforms, and uncertainty in data visualization. Yu has participated in various international Art Residencies of the last years, and her work has been exhibited at galleries, museums, and festivals worldwide. Besides, Yu’s teaching experience covers a broad range from traditional classrooms and workshops to design-led project-based learning activities. Her book “Coding Art”, co-authored with Mathias Funk, was published by Apress/Springer in 2021.

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What inspired you to make this project?
As someone who has worked extensively with children, I am deeply amazed by children's interaction with physical objects and their unique relationship with the haptic touching. This led to the idea of designing and making this project.