This project was in collaboration with William Edell, Duration: 4 Weeks

Project Overview

Cable[s] is an interactive costume designed to transform the body into a control panel for triggering effects, loops, and lights. Inspired by video games like Street Fighter and Tekken, as well as the music group Polyphia and the cyberpunk aesthetic of Cyberpunk 2077, Cable[s] turns users into performers, allowing them to create music through interaction and movement.

The challenge

The goal of this project was to create an engaging and immersive interaction between people, using wearable technology to bridge the gap between physical movements and digital outputs. The challenge was to design a costume that could serve as an intuitive interface for both experienced gamers and casual users, allowing them to create sounds and visual effects in real-time through their body movements.

Solution

The solution was a wearable costume that integrated various sensors and light-emitting components, enabling the user to control sounds and lights by moving their arms, torso, or head. The suit itself was designed with cyberpunk influences, incorporating metallic elements and bold, angular lines.

Key aspects of the design:

• Cyberpunk Aesthetic: The suit's design was heavily inspired by the futuristic, dystopian themes of Cyberpunk 2077 and other sci-fi narratives. The materials and colors chosen reflect a gritty, tech-driven future.
• Interactive Elements: Lights and sound loops are activated by specific gestures, turning the wearer into a conductor of sound and visual effects. This creates a dynamic experience for both the user and those watching.
• User Testing: The project involved multiple iterations of user testing, ensuring that the interaction between the costume and the person wearing it was smooth, intuitive, and engaging.