Energy-Appreciating Installations

This Electronic Installation Requires Humans to Power Machines

Inefficiency Machines is the name of an innovatively interactive electronic installation that comprises an array of human-powered machines, and aims to spread a message to people about not taking electricity and energy for granted.

Devised by Royal College of Art graduate Meret Vollenweider as part of a collaboration with fellow student Wasabii Ng for the college's Information Experience Design program, this electronic installation features a trio of machines that users have to power by virtue of taxing body movements. For example, visitors can jump up and down on a trampoline in order to generate energy to turn on a television, or run a hairdryer by yelling into a microphone.

This intelligent electronic installation aims to give people an appreciation of energy, which forms a crucial part of everybody's day to live.

Interactive Electronic Installations
Opportunity for businesses to create interactive electronic installations that engage users and spread important messages.
Human-powered Machines
Potential for businesses to develop machines that can be powered by human movements, promoting energy efficiency.
Energy Appreciation
Growing trend of initiatives that aim to educate and raise awareness about the importance of conserving and valuing energy.

Industries Being Reshaped

Art and Design
Artists and designers can explore the use of interactive electronic installations to create immersive experiences and convey important messages.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy companies can invest in research and development to create innovative human-powered machines that tap into sustainable energy sources.
Education and Environmental Awareness
Opportunity for organizations in the education and environmental sectors to implement programs or initiatives that promote energy appreciation and conservation among the public.
SCORE
1.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 32%
Activity 4%
Freshness 8%

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