The Aura installation, which was showcased during Dutch Design Week, transformed guests' emotions into beams of light, in an immersive audiovisual installation.
Guests of the art exhibit were equipped with wearable biosensors, which recorded their heart rate, skin responses and brainwaves. Once inside, the lights would respond to the "emotional data" collected from the biosensors, re-interpenetrating people's emotions into gorgeous beams of light. In order to ensure complete immersion, the installation featured a variety of different songs and sounds, aimed at evoking varied emotional responses.
The installation was designed by artist Nick Verstand, who is known for creating large-scale visual experiences. This particular installation, was made in collaboration with the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research.
What's Driving This Trend
- Emotion-sensing Audiovisual Installations
- Opportunity for interactive experiences that use emotion-sensing technology to create immersive audiovisual installations.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate emotion-sensing technology into their installations, enhancing user experiences.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity for the entertainment industry to create interactive and emotionally engaging experiences using emotion-sensing audiovisual installations.
- Health and Wellness
- Opportunity for the health and wellness industry to explore the use of emotion-sensing technology for stress reduction and emotional well-being.
