This unusual stretch of pavement plays "musical shadows" when people dancing on it.
Designed by Montreal-based 'Daily Tous Les Jours Studio,' the 'Mesa Musical Shadows' project encourages social interaction and persuades people to come out of their shells. The sidewalk is able to sense when people are dancing or moving sporadically based on the movement of their shadows and plays a note when this happens. When several people move and dance together, the installation plays a "harmonious soundscape" that is entirely controlled by the users' interactions with each other and with the sidewalk. The musical shadows installation starts the day playing "funky acapella beats" and as it grows darker the sidewalk progresses to playing eerie forest noises.
This playful project encourages both social and digital interaction and promotes collaboration between people.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Interactive Sidewalks
- There is an opportunity to introduce more interactive sidewalks that leverage technology to create engaging experiences for pedestrians.
- Social Interaction Design
- This trend represents an opportunity to design more public spaces and installations that encourage social interaction and promote community building through technology.
- Personalized Interaction
- There is an opportunity to create more personalized experiences through interactive design, by enabling users to control and shape their experiences according to their preferences.
Where This Applies
- Public Spaces
- The public spaces industry can leverage this trend to create more entertaining and interactive spaces that foster community engagement.
- Urban Design
- The urban design industry can use this trend to incorporate more playful and interactive design elements into public spaces and infrastructure projects.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can benefit from incorporating interactive installations and experiences into their offerings to create more engaging and memorable experiences for their audience.
