Material:
Acrylic Glass
Dimensions:
H 50cm; W: 40cm; L: 40cm
Team:
Arthur Clay
Chiara Gemma Fedon
ABOUT
The Aljosa Box Demonstrator is a versatile VR headset stand that offers a tangible solution for displaying VR headsets at exhibits, enhancing visual appeal and engaging visitors. It operates in two distinct modes. The first mode projects motifs inspired by ancient Roman mosaics onto the table surface when used as a VR headset stand. In the second mode, it functions as a stop-motion film projector, allowing it to serve independently as a work of art.
Though a 3D structure, the box is ingeniously constructed from 2D components. This transformation from one dimension to another is also present in the stop-motion projector. The template that contains the "animation" is flat and therefore 2D. However, as it passes through the projection light and appears on the "screen," it takes on a 3D character as the images in the template appear to rotate in 3D space.
Switching between modes is straightforward: simply remove the projection top and mirror reflector, insert the stop-motion projector light, and replace the top. This modular design not only demonstrates the box’s versatility but also exemplifies how 3D objects can be efficiently constructed from flat, 2D parts. Together, the Aljosa Box and the VR headset exemplify a functional model for hybrid curatorial practices, offering both a practical display solution and an engaging visual experience.
This demonstrator was developed as a design approach for the Open Space Museum to explore options for creating a modular structure with a synergistic character and a hybrid nature. The design approach results in a system that is more than the sum of its parts by integrating both real and digital media, creating new synergies through their combination.
GALLERY
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| The box in "stand mode" and used as a color mixer to add colour accent that aids in attracting public to the installation. |
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| The box in "projector mode" with which visitors can view the stop motion animations. |
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