Repercussion: sharpness, sequentiality, repetition, depth, consistency, transparency, activeness, unity, symmetry (instrument), balance, understatement.
Light Blue Optics (product): economy, regularity, unity, singularity, diffusion, understatement.
This interactive projector by Light Blue Optics is an interesting piece of technology since it represents, to me, a whole new direction of interactivity in multimedia. The idea and technology intrigues me more than the actual product, but that's not to say that it is bad design. Just the opposite. Light Blue Optics are the proprietors of this holographic laser projection technology and seek to license this technology to manufactures who have ideas of where to take this technology. With that, its economic, understated form is perfect for presenting this new technology while leaving it open to the possibilities that others can imagine. The head which holds the projection lens is angled for function, while its curved and rounded edges give it a sense of reliability- similar to the design of an external hard-drive. The mechanical components, lens and inner workings, seem almost removable from its outer case, furthering the idea of expanding uses for the technology in other forms. I even like their logo, seemingly a merger of an arrow with an eye.
Not in the tangible product realm are Carla Diana's repercussion instruments. I'm really interested in the direction of online musical instruments, their design in sound, usability and the context in which they're used. These instruments are more wholly imagined than many which I have seen and used. Although difficult to play in a traditional sense, they are well conceived in their range of tone and pitch making for some sonic wanking and plenty of implied melodies to carry on to your instrument of choice. Unlike the Light Blue optics projector, its design is sharp and balanced making clear and consistent use of its functionality, the square shapes to show what areas can be manipulated. The shape is abstracted from that of a stringed musical instrument which is consistent with its sound and it's angled presentation gives it depth and dimension.
Not in the tangible product realm are Carla Diana's repercussion instruments. I'm really interested in the direction of online musical instruments, their design in sound, usability and the context in which they're used. These instruments are more wholly imagined than many which I have seen and used. Although difficult to play in a traditional sense, they are well conceived in their range of tone and pitch making for some sonic wanking and plenty of implied melodies to carry on to your instrument of choice. Unlike the Light Blue optics projector, its design is sharp and balanced making clear and consistent use of its functionality, the square shapes to show what areas can be manipulated. The shape is abstracted from that of a stringed musical instrument which is consistent with its sound and it's angled presentation gives it depth and dimension.
I can imagine these two technologies together for making a whole new range of musical instruments.
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