live in the pink: Critique 1: Proposal Three

Research Topic

"Like a Star"

Theme

Body, Identity and Sensors

Background

"Like a Star" is an interactive installation that can make anybody who walks through the red carpet feels like a Hollywood famous star in a g

limpse. This installation is like a metaphor for those celebrity icon or newbie that join the industry for the sake of attention and to get noticed.

Problem Identification

Everybody wants to be a superstar but not everybody can become one. With average talent, the chances are very low to become a celebrity. But I'm very sure that majority of us would like to have and experience the 'red carpet moment'

even for once in our life and be the center of attraction.

Aim and Objectives

To create the feeling of famed.
To give opportunity to everybody to experienced and feel like a celebrity.
To make people feel the enjoyment of the red carpet moment.

Motivation

Sometimes we want to know how it feels to be a star, h

aving millions of fans and papparazi waiting for us anywhere we go. Not all of us can get this feeling in real life. With this installation, anybody can fulfill their dream to be a leading light of the

day. This is like a once in a life time opportunity to become famous, wanted, and get no

ticed.

Ideation and Concept

A red carpet on the floor. When the webcam detects the steps of the user on the red carpet, there will be sound of camera clicking and flash l

ighting from the paparrazi's camera and also the sound of fans cheering, whistling, and clapping all the way through the carpet.

Design Approach