At first glance, the Idea Tree by Lifethings, a design studio based in Seoul, South Korea, could be taken as yet another sculptural pavilion that is meant to be appreciated by the public. In essence, it is. Yet it has an interactive element that sets it apart from its brothers and sisters around the world. As per its name, the center of the canopy is a seed pod that allows people record their ideas, which are then remixed into haikus that are repeated to others.
Interestingly, the recordings of the Idea Tree by Lifethings that are not listened to that often wither and die while those that are thrive and continue to be heard. Located outside of the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, is also beautiful to behold.
Message-Recording Public Pavilions
Idea Tree by Lifethings Lets Passersby Voice Their Concepts
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Public Art - The trend towards interactive public art creates opportunities for innovative installations that engage and inspire passersby to contribute their ideas and creativity.
2. Crowd-sourced Creativity - Incorporating customizable, crowd-sourced elements into public art installations can harness the creativity of communities and foster a sense of ownership and participation.
3. AI-powered Curation - Using AI technology to curate and remix crowd-sourced content from public art installations creates opportunities for immersive, personalized experiences for audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The interactive public art trend represents an opportunity for artists and designers to create engaging and dynamic installations that foster community involvement and creativity.
2. Tourism and Hospitality - Hotels, resorts, and other tourism-related businesses can use interactive public art installations to create unique and memorable experiences for guests that showcase the local culture and community.
3. Technology and AI - The incorporation of AI technology into crowd-sourced public art installations represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the technology and AI space to create unique, personalized curations and immersive experiences for audiences.