Concept Portfolio - Imagination Filter

Imagination Filter

Thesis

Thesis One: “Our modern built environment drains joy from our lives.”

Stance

Installation refutes the notion that the modern environment drains joy, suggesting instead that people merely overlook the beauty of their surroundings.

Site

·       A public space, in particular with people with a decent amount of free time

·       A tourist attraction area where people are more likely to take pictures

·       Particular location: King George Square

Description

The Imagination Filter is a large arched see through tunnel in which users enter to view the illustrations highlighting interesting features of the surrounding area they may have never noticed before. Illustrations will included arrows showing new things, facts and artwork. Users step on the foot areas to line up the illustrations with the corresponding surroundings.

Target Audience

·       General public

·       Locals who are used to passing through the space

·       Younger population, who are more likely to engage with installation

·       Groups of people

Scenario

User A is walking through King George Square on their routine trip to work, not enjoying the beauty of their surroundings. As they pass through the Imagination Filter, they see the space decorated in a new way and learn interesting new facts about their surroundings. Rather than seeing the ordinary, they being to notice the extraordinary in their surroundings and the beauty of the space around them.