Lulu Cao

Mirror reflects honestly what are in front of it. By itself it is still and no surprise could be expected(except for the Magic Mirror). However, be they together, some interactivity could occur.

Audience is an installation that is consisted of 64 mirrors, conceived by rAndom International. The mirrors would chase someone they find interesting by turning their heads towards them and following them.

Audience from Chris O'Shea on Vimeo.

The video shows how audience noticed, tried, played around with and even danced in front of the mirrors.

There are projects attempt to enhance the relationships in family, especially, kids and other members. As far as I know a few software are trying to achieve this goal. Some others make use of objects in our daily-use, for example, table.

Several days ago I saw this picture with the title of "A playground under the table", and felt it is indeed a thoughtful idea for kids.

After a while I read it and found it is not just a simple table with toys underneath, but there is a link between the two sides. The movement of adults that happens on the table top will cause certain activities under the table. It is called Plable, By Yumiko Tanaka.

From technique perspective, it is more interactive than my first expression; however, for some reason, I feel the children play a passive role under the table.

Here is another table project that shares the similar idea, called So You Think It's A Table by Sonal Patel.

This is an interactive recipe table from Taiwan. It is part of their high quality life and smart home project. The idea is simple and direct while very useful.

The girl at last said, later, this one will combine with the recipe websites or forums. As people upload and share recipes, it will become a great resource for families.

Take a regular Whiteboard, regular Whiteboard markers and play PONG. From ENESS

Retro Gaming on real backgrounds. It would be cool if we can really play the games on these backgrounds.

Check more pictures at Fubiz

This is not new, but impressed me a lot since I read it through a blog. The main reason is the designer said he wanted to expend this work into the whole city. Treat the architectures of New York as the interface, allow people to interact with the little characters, or to tell their own stories through the interface.

From Villagypsy. Moving surface--Ariel Efron.

Translation:

Front--Playfish

Back--

Dear F:

Haven't heard from you for a long time. Miss you so much. I heard that you have to carry something into the mountain to melt them. It must be hot! My life is quite simple here, swimming here and there, and I'm tired to death. I hope I could visit mountain or forest world sometime. Achelous bless you！

yours,
E