Overview of the project
Our goal was to create an interactive exhibition design centered around the theme of "Our Respiratory System." Through studying various forms of interaction, we developed an solution that allows users to scan their own respiratory system and explore it in real-time on a screen. This experience combines technology and learning, offering visitors a unique and immersive way to visualize and understand their own breathing process.
Design Prozess
From the very beginning, we explored various approaches to present the breathing system interactively. The challenge was to find a balance between a learning value and user experience. We wanted to create an experience that not only explained the mechanics of breathing but also made it visually appealing. Early on, we generated several ideas, but one concept quickly stood out: an interactive "x-ray" of the human lung. This idea involved simulating an x-ray view of the lungs, where users could see the respiratory system in action, personalized to their own body in real time.
Project
Our project offers an interactive experience that visualizes your lungs in real-time on a monitor, allowing you to explore and learn about your own respiratory system. This experience is made possible by a finger scanner that, while simulating a lung scan, is actually scanning your puls. After completing the initial scan, users are prompted to perform an exercise, such as push-ups or jumping jacks. Following the workout, they can scan their lungs again and see the impact that physical activity has on their respiratory system.
Project at the exebition
Technical Background
The experience includes a pulse sensor that scans your pulse for 10 seconds. The average pulse value from this scan is then multiplied by 1.4 to estimate your breaths per minute. This calculated value controls the speed of the lung animation displayed on the monitor. While the user sees the animation as reflecting their current breathing rate, it is actually a manipulated pulse value, creating a realistic but simulated representation of their lung activity in real-time.
The final exhibition setup
