I don't think I've ever seen something like the Philly Fountain. Of course, that's not surprising since it's still just a concept conceived for the city of Philadelphia.
Designed by Justin Johnsen, the Philly Fountain features a solar-powered touchscreen that encourages social interaction. Basically, you can draw on it then passersby can elaborate on your artwork. The Philly Fountain also glows to indicate its presence at night.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Interactive Drinking Fountains
- Designing drinking fountains with interactive touchscreens creates opportunities for social interaction and community engagement.
- Solar-powered Urban Installations
- Incorporating solar-powered designs into urban installations creates sustainable and cost-effective opportunities for public utilities.
- Smart City Public Art
- Integrating technology into public art installations fosters creativity and engagement within a city while providing opportunities for innovation in IoT design.
Where This Applies
- Urban Planning and Design
- Urban planners and designers can use these new ideas for urban infrastructure to improve public spaces and encourage more engagement and participation from the community.
- Public Utilities
- Public utility companies can explore incorporating solar technology in public infrastructure to create more efficient and environmentally friendly service delivery models.
- Technology and Iot
- The use of technology and IoT can transform public art installations like the Philly Fountain to create innovative and interactive experiences that foster community and creativity.
