【3D Printing News Flash】Splash! Interactive design is super fun, the exhibition hall is a playground!
3DMart was honored to be invited to participate in this year's National Taipei University of Technology Department of Interaction Design Graduation Exhibition and to provide students with four Ultimaker 3D printers, filaments, and printing services. These aspiring new designers were truly eye-opening; it felt like being in a playground. What kind of fun and creative ideas were there?
(Video source: China Times Digital interview with National Taipei University of Technology Department of Interaction Design Class of 104 Graduation Exhibition)
(Image source: National Taipei University of Technology Department of Interaction Design Class of 104 Graduation Exhibition)
There were many clever details at the entrance of the exhibition hall. The animations on the touch screen would produce different random movements as the audience adjusted them. Inside the cage were many 3D printed "reactive particles," representing dynamic and lively elements. If you look closely, two different types of 3D printing filaments were used to create different reflective effects. (Further reading: NTUT Interactive Design Exhibition, Get a sneak peek at matte filaments!)
The exhibition pathway was very smoothly planned, with a natural progression. The opening screen animation was divided into a nine-square grid, and pressing the buttons below produced different effects. In addition to the screen display, it also had the effect of a stress-relief dice, making it incredibly fun to play with!
One of the exhibits explaining plant dyeing was right next to the 3D printer. Through videos, touchscreens, and retro setups with related tools, visitors could learn about the materials and process of traditional plant dyeing. Presenting traditional crafts with modern technology was very captivating.
The design of the "Animated Zoetrope" should be familiar to everyone. Its principle is to use the turntable's rotation speed combined with the strobe frequency to create image dynamics through "persistence of vision," which usually requires more complex site control. However, students with a computer science background designed everything themselves, from the circuit board to the strobe frequency. Not only did the device have built-in LED lights, but the turntable also featured an automatic acceleration system.
Next to it, the progressive actions of the characters (i.e., individual "frames" of animation) were arranged one by one, allowing viewers to place and watch different segments according to their preferences. This self-placement and operation process provided a sense of participation for the audience, and the instant changes in the automatic strobe lights were also very surprising. The characters were 3D printed using resin 3D printing, which is the most suitable 3D printing technology for making figurines due to its smooth surface. (Further reading: Comparison and Summary of Common 3D Printing Technologies)
In addition, there were various exciting VR real-life games, puzzle games, and interactive projection hopscotch, creating a lively atmosphere more akin to an amusement park than a design exhibition. The key to interactive design lies in focusing on the user experience, so you can discover the designers' clever touches throughout the gameplay.
There were four Ultimaker 3D printers located throughout the exhibition hall, and black reactive particles were visible everywhere, available for viewing and handling. The 3D printers, as part of the interactive display, were continuously in production, drawing the curious attention of many students and guests.
We are honored to have participated in this impressive exhibition by the Department of Interaction Design at National Taipei University of Technology, and we are very grateful to the students for trusting the quality of our 3D printing services; if you missed the exhibition this time, don't be discouraged. You can follow their Facebook page to see the exhibition results continuously shared recently! If you want to learn more about 3D printing, you can now sign up for free for our first additional 3D Printing Lecture - Tainan Session. Seats are limited, so register now!
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