IDM Thesis [Work-in-Progress]

Role: Researcher, Designer, Fabricator
Tools: Arduino, Sensors, LEDs, Textiles, Mixed Media
Timeline: Ongoing (Master’s Thesis)

Brief

For my master’s thesis, I am designing an interactive installation that explores agency, control, work, and play.

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Approach

To develop this project, I:

• Researched psychological flow, game design, and interactive storytelling, as well as looked at other influences, such as Situationist International
• Prototyped textile-based inflatables
• Experimented with different 3D modeling and fabrication software for pattern-making
• Designed an experience that encourages collaboration, making the installation respond more powerfully when multiple users interact.

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Impact & Reflection

This project is a culmination of my interests in interactive design, materiality, and audience agency. It has deepened my understanding of how physical objects and digital systems can shape perception and behavior. Ultimately, my goal is to create an experience that engages, challenges, and empowers participants—leaving them to question who, or what, is truly in control.

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