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Multihued Illuminated Sculptures

This Solar-Powered Interactive Sculpture Benefitted Indian Slums

— July 8, 2014 — Eco
Ray was an illuminated interactive sculpture that turned live data feeds into brightly colored visual conversations using solar power. The social media-responsive art installation was intended to raise awareness for the work Pollinate Energy is doing in India.

There, they continue to break the cycle of urban poverty via sustainable and renewable energy. By bringing solar power to Indian slums, the non-profit organization hope to improve the slum-dwellers' quality of life.

The interactive sculpture was created in collaboration with amigo & amigo, S1T2 and Wildwon. The installation consisted of multi-colored light strips, made up of 9000 lights in total. In addition to feeding off social media conversations, the towering 7 meter tall structure could also be affected by pulling on ropes attached to charging pods.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Solar-powered Sculptures - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and environmental activists to create sculptures that are interactive, solar-powered, and visually stunning that can also raise awareness on important social issues.
2. Social Media-responsive Installations - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for event planners and marketers to create installations that respond to social media conversations in real-time, providing engaging and interactive experiences for the audience.
3. Renewable Energy in Developing Countries - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses and non-profit organizations to bring renewable energy solutions to developing countries, improving the quality of life of people living in poverty and protecting the environment.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Interactive sculptures that are visually stunning and socially conscious can be designed and created by innovative artists and creative designers.
2. Event Planning and Marketing - Event planners and marketers can create installations that are social media-responsive, providing engaging and interactive experiences for attendees and raising awareness on important issues.
3. Renewable Energy and Sustainability - Businesses and non-profit organizations can develop renewable energy solutions and sustainable practices, particularly in developing countries where they can help break the cycle of poverty, improve people's lives, and protect the environment.
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