- Semester one 👾
Create a 'world of pigeons' within a space using lighting, projections, sound, and props, offering a human perspective to experience the feelings of pigeons in urban life.
Process
Pigeons in the City
We spent a lot of time outdoors tracking pigeons. They appeared unexpectedly, leaving traces in the city like food and feathers on the ground, and droppings on benches.
Explorations
Love Letter&Breakup Letter
Production process
After deciding on our design direction, we wasted no time and swiftly got into action. Our team had clear roles, and the efficiency was high. My responsibilities included sound production and creating olfactory props.
Contrast
Summaries
Week1
In the first week, we spent a lot of time outdoors searching for traces of pigeons in the city, which was quite impactful for me. In my home country, pigeons are not as common, and I didn't pay much attention to them. I conducted research on the living conditions of animals in urban areas and discovered that some building materials humans use are unfriendly to birds, such as glass, which birds cannot distinguish and may collide with, leading to fatalities. Additionally, wires or spikes installed on eaves are meant to prevent pigeons or other birds from perching or nesting. While birds nesting under human eaves can be inconvenient, I believe it's important to consider whether such designs are friendly to them. We share urban space but desire to maintain some distance from each other.
Week2
I am relatively satisfied with the presentation outcome of our project. We were allowed to incorporate digital elements, and the feedback from others has been generally positive. We cleverly utilized digital elements to create a unique space. However, I also recognize areas for improvement in our project. For instance, guiding the audience through the browsing sequence in our space to prevent them from feeling lost is a challenge. I consulted with teachers about the question of whether an open space needs to provide indications for the audience. Indications are intended to serve the content, and if a work has a clear linear storyline, providing some guidance to the audience during exploration is beneficial. However, it's crucial that these indications are subtle and seamlessly integrated into the overall project, enhancing the viewer's experience.
Additionally, feedback during the presentation highlighted concerns about the scale of our project space. The question raised by the teacher about why we chose the corner of the classroom and the dimensions of our project space was meaningful. Honestly, we hadn't carefully considered these aspects at the initial design stage. The choice of the classroom corner was based on its availability and spaciousness for placing projectors. This is a significant issue that we overlooked, as factors such as space dimensions and lighting color play a crucial role in shaping the audience's experience. Moving forward, I believe it's essential to personally experience and scrutinize every detail before unveiling our design projects to ensure a more thoughtful and impactful presentation.