AquatechnicsBuilding Community in Public Spaces

Francois Chu | Jessa Hafer-Zdral | Emily Vincent | JD Vogt

Problem

Support activities within a public landscape using an interactive kiosk

Utilize environmental sensors to adapt to the current conditions of the site

Where can we add?

Street Performer

Street Nightlife

Bus StopHospital

Shopping Mall

Subway

Flea Market

Park

Historic Walk

Concert Hall

Strip District

Southside Works

Aquatechnics

Online Research

Direct Observation

Concept GenerationGames• duck duck goose• musical chairs• Twister• red rover• Musical spots

Point jets in specific directions(directions or funny directions)

Rock band displayed on building next door

Flash mobs and event creation

Direct play and record

Romantic place to create memories (book it for 5 min)

Morning sounds• peaceful• birds

Musical group / weekend concert• choreograph water in time with dance group/band

Water invites engagement by moving towards and away

Golf sprinkler(everyone wet)

Homeless washing

Drinking fountain Personality & mood bar

Recognizing regulars Stimulus response training

Drunk fountain

Get in line

Random splashes

In Class Speed Dating

Onsite Speed Dating

Final Concepts

Sensors

Proximity

Light

CrowdWeight

MusicDrunkeness

Time

Weather

Mood

Height

Person Recognition

Form Factors

Information Architecture

Mood Board

Direct Draw & Games

Musical Spots

Concerts

Video Sketch