shape of play

shape of play is inspired by the simplicity of children’s toys and open-ended play. The audio-visual installation is centered around gesture-based MIDI instruments in simple shapes: sphere, cube, and pyramid. The shapes fitted with sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer) communicate wirelessly over a closed network to a Max environment. Data from users’ gestures drive the audiovisual experience, transforming simple movements into a synesthetic experience.