LO-03: Computational Fabrication

The project I chose was Cumulus from the SOFTlab. This project first captured my attention because of its intricate design and overall aesthetic use of lighting. Upon learning more about Cumulus, I admired how interactive it was and how it is able to link sound and light together. I thought it was a unique aspect since it blends two of the five human senses, hearing and seeing. To create this installation, the creator pieced together over 200 acrylic segments with over 100 3D printed joints into a cloud-like shape with a network of LED strands inside. The interactiveness, that is linking sound to light, was achieved by building a user interface programmed with Processing. Like other projects from SOFTlab, Cumulus also takes on a unique, complex shape and is enhanced by lighting but this time with a combination of sound to achieve its final outcome.