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Reflection

Tide-driven light installation

Real-time tides translated into light.

  • Creative coding
  • Projection mapping
  • Lighting
  • Tide data
Close-up of Reflection’s illuminated slats and central support

Following the tide

Made with Jessica Shen, Reflection combines projection mapping and LEDs. A custom TouchDesigner setup uses real-time tide data to control the light.

Materials & credits

Materials & tools
Plywood, NeoPixel, frosted acrylic, metal standoff, TouchDesigner, microcontroller
Collaborator
Jessica Shen