MIMMI Minneapolis Interprets Convivial Temperament with Tweets
Alexandra Serrano — August 29, 2013 — Art & Design
References: minneapolis.org & thecreatorsproject.vice
MIMMI Mineapolis is a public art installation that changes its colorful appearance according to the city's mood. It is located near the Minneapolis Convention Center Plaza.
The "collective mood ring" changes each minute according to the nature of phrases utilized by the city's Twitter community within a 15 mile radius of the construction. Open-source programming is used to gather the social media data by analyzing positive and negative words that color the installation with cool and warm tones respectively.
The inventive MIMMI Mineapolis initiative creates an inclusive vibe in this public space. It encourages visitors to interact with their virtual and physical environment while showcasing a visual of the social media data compiled within immediate proximity.
The "collective mood ring" changes each minute according to the nature of phrases utilized by the city's Twitter community within a 15 mile radius of the construction. Open-source programming is used to gather the social media data by analyzing positive and negative words that color the installation with cool and warm tones respectively.
The inventive MIMMI Mineapolis initiative creates an inclusive vibe in this public space. It encourages visitors to interact with their virtual and physical environment while showcasing a visual of the social media data compiled within immediate proximity.
Trend Themes
1. Mood-indicating Installations - Opportunity to create interactive art installations that reflect the collective mood of a community.
2. Social Media Data Analysis - Potential for open-source programming to collect and analyze social media data in real-time.
3. Virtual-physical Integration - Opportunity to bridge the gap between virtual and physical environments through interactive installations.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore innovative ways to incorporate social media data into their installations.
2. Technology - Technologists can develop open-source programming tools for real-time social media data analysis.
3. Event Planning - Event planners can utilize mood-indicating installations to enhance the atmosphere and create engaging experiences for attendees.
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