Designer Todd Bracher in collaboration with Studio TheGreenEyl has created an experimental installation that tracks and projects human movement with beams of light.
Presented by Humanscale at Milan Design Week 2019, the installation titled Bodies in Motion is described by Bracher as being “an exploration of the essence of human movement and a visual metaphor of Humanscale’s commitment to ergonomics”.
“The installation highlights Humanscale’s pioneering use of natural ergonomics, which draws on the laws of physics and motion to design products that automatically adapt to the user’s position,” said Humanscale.
“Bodies in Motion is an experience that unfolds as one travels through the space,” explained Bracher. “Through a unique collaboration that merges our human centric design approach with Studio TheGreenEyl’s expertise in experiential technologies, we are together reinterpreting the essence of human movement in a fully immersive installation that represents the fundamental ergonomic principles that are core to Humanscale’s DNA.”
Based on the study of motion perception by Swedish psychophysicist Gunnar Johansson, Bodies in Motion applies the concept of human beings being able to easily recognize the human figure.
Utilizing camera sensors alongside motorized beams of white light, a “striking visual display” of a human body’s key points such as the head, shoulders, elbows, hands, knees and feet are projected onto a large circular screen in real-time.
Visitors are encouraged to “become a part of the installation by performing their own movement”.
“Bodies in Motion gives a new interpretation to the idea of human movement and pays homage to the science and innovation at the core of our products and services,” said Leena Jain, CMO of Humanscale. “We are delighted to have guests experience and interact with Humanscale in what will be a powerful moment during this global celebration of design.”
