The 'Living Cell' installation lets you experience what it feels to be in a human cell. Using a Kinect camera and a projector, the installation allows you to interact with an accurate cell. You can play with the cell itself and activate different parts just by stepping on them. Just like regular cells, the installation's projection can die and be replaced by a new one. In addition, you can add things like glucose, nicotine and UV radiation to the cell to see what happens. The Living Cell reacts appropriately and shows you exactly what happens.
Interactive design agency CLEVER°FRANKE created the Living Cell installation for the European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing. The agency made the cell visualization as a permanent exhibition for visitors to the institute's building.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Interactive Installations
- The trend to create installations that let people interact with a specific subject, such as the Living Cell, provides opportunities for businesses to create engaging immersive experiences.
- Kinect Technology
- With the success of the Living Cell installation, businesses can explore the potential for using Kinect or similar technology to create interactive experiences for their clients.
- Projection Mapping
- Projection mapping technologies are becoming more accessible and advanced, enabling businesses to create immersive and interactive projections like the Living Cell installation.
Where This Applies
- Education
- Creating immersive and interactive installations like the Living Cell provide education institutions with engaging ways to teach students about complex biological concepts.
- Art and Design
- The trend towards interactive installations like the Living Cell provides opportunities for artists and designers to create immersive and engaging art exhibitions and installations.
- Entertainment
- With the success of the Living Cell installation and similar immersive experiences, businesses in the entertainment industry can explore the potential for creating interactive and immersive experiences for their audiences.
