LUMI

Lumi is an interactive installation that simulates a living bioluminescent seafloor ecosystem, responding in real-time to human presence and ambient sound. As audience members move or stand on the floor, they trigger distinct behaviors across four types of algae-inspired particles—some magnetic, forming halos around stationary visitors; others dormant until awakened by movement; some passive and ever-present; and others that gather into a single colony, acting in unison. A central custom-built controller allows one participant at a time to modulate both the stylized algae behaviors and the generative audio environment.

DEMO

The installation uses a triple-Arduino CUSTOM control system, motion capture (via Kinect and Optical Flow), and real-time audio production (via Ableton Live) to generate a dynamic interplay between gentle wave simulations and responsive visual feedback.

Visuals were developed in Touch Designer, combining custom GPU-accelerated particle systems and shader effects crafted to evoke an ethereal, organic aesthetic.

To enhance immersion, the setup includes dual floor projectors installed in opposing corners to minimize shadows, as well as a third projector aimed at the ceiling, displaying custom motion graphics that expand the sensory field of the experience. ARDUINO CONTROLLED LED PROPS WERE ADDED TO ADD A FINAL LAYER OF IMMERSION AROUND THE INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE.

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