This DIY Crosswalk Button Requires L.A. Pedestrians to Fist Bump to Cross
Cadhla Gray — September 8, 2015 — Art & Design
Instead of simply pushing a button to cross the street, a crosswalk in Los Angeles now requires pedestrians to fist bump in order to turn the light red.
Alfredo Adan designed this DIY fist bump crosswalk with a plastic fist and a little bit of glue. The fist is a giant yellow Simpsons-like hand that passersby look at, laugh at and take pictures with. Alfredo Adan also created a video to go along with the interactive piece, filming the various interactions people living in L.A. have with it, using the hashtag #walkbump to celebrate its use and the slogan "Fist Bump to Cross" to spread the word.
Creating an example of functional and interactive art, this crosswalk adds fun and humor to people's every day lives.
Alfredo Adan designed this DIY fist bump crosswalk with a plastic fist and a little bit of glue. The fist is a giant yellow Simpsons-like hand that passersby look at, laugh at and take pictures with. Alfredo Adan also created a video to go along with the interactive piece, filming the various interactions people living in L.A. have with it, using the hashtag #walkbump to celebrate its use and the slogan "Fist Bump to Cross" to spread the word.
Creating an example of functional and interactive art, this crosswalk adds fun and humor to people's every day lives.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Crosswalks - Opportunity to design crosswalks that engage pedestrians in a fun and interactive way, enhancing their overall experience.
2. Social Media Integration - Incorporate social media campaigns and hashtags to encourage user participation and create buzz around unique crosswalk designs.
3. Functional Art Installations - Opportunity to transform mundane infrastructure, such as crosswalks, into artistic and visually captivating installations that bring joy to people's daily lives.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - Integrate creative and interactive elements, like the fist-bumping crosswalk, into urban planning projects to enhance pedestrian safety and enjoyment.
2. Advertising and Marketing - Utilize interactive crosswalks as advertising platforms by incorporating branded designs or partnering with artists to create unique installations that grab attention.
3. Public Art - Collaborate with artists and designers to create functional art installations in public spaces, transforming ordinary infrastructure into visually appealing and engaging experiences.
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