PUBLIC SPACE IN PRIVATE TIME
CONCEPT & IDEA
The project investigates how gentrification and data-driven urbanization redefine our shared environments. By integrating dynamic elements, the visual system mirrors the blurring lines between public and private space, raising questions about identity and control.
APPROACH
I take a dynamic and concept-driven approach, using generative coding to create an immersive and interactive experience. The design transforms navigation into a reflection on urban change, inviting the audience to actively engage with the social issues at hand.
The exhibition unfolds in two stages: first, synthesis, and then projection onto the physical installation—or reality. This generative coding also creates postcards and wristbands for visitors.
[01] Synthesis
Audio is recorded to track the number of individuals passing by Storefront for Art and Architecture, and patterns of public movement, demographic shifts, and changes in urban dynamics are synthesized.[02] Projection
Erosion mirrors gentrification, illustrating displacement and loss of identity. The breaking forms signify the loss of identity and belonging, while encroaching shapes reveal the invasive nature of urban development.The generative coding also creates dynamic directions using arrows, guiding visitors through the exhibition and allowing them to navigate the city with their map booklet in hand.
The website extends the exhibition beyond the physical space, serving as both an entry point and an interactive platform for the audience. Through generative coding, it introduces a live, dynamic navigation system that invites visitors to engage with the exhibition before and after their visits.