Pixelate by Sures Kumar and Lana Z Porter Makes Diners Compete
Meghan Young — August 10, 2013 — Tech
References: sureskumar & psfk
Eating healthily has never been more fun thanks to Pixelate by Sures Kumar and Lana Z Porter, two artists at the Royal College of Art in London, England. It involves a hacked dining table with a built-in digital screen. When paired with a special fork that detects what food the players are eating, the table becomes a sort of Guitar Hero style game.
Essentially, Pixelate tells players what to eat and when. It was created to encourage children to eat healthier types of food. By making it a competition, with more points allotted to better food items, that becomes a relatively easy task. It was exhibited at the Henry Moore Gallery in Royal College of Art.
Essentially, Pixelate tells players what to eat and when. It was created to encourage children to eat healthier types of food. By making it a competition, with more points allotted to better food items, that becomes a relatively easy task. It was exhibited at the Henry Moore Gallery in Royal College of Art.
Trend Themes
1. Gamified Healthy Eating - Capitalizing on the growing popularity of gamification, there is an opportunity to develop digital games that encourage healthy eating habits.
2. Interactive Dining Experiences - Combining technology with dining experiences opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for creating interactive and engaging meals.
3. Food-monitoring Devices - The development of devices, such as special forks, that can detect and monitor what individuals are eating presents opportunities for promoting healthier eating habits.
Industry Implications
1. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry can leverage gamified technologies and devices to promote nutrition and encourage healthier eating habits.
2. Entertainment and Leisure - The entertainment and leisure industry can explore interactive dining experiences that combine food with technology to enhance customer engagement.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can innovate food-monitoring devices to track and analyze individuals' eating habits, enabling personalized recommendations for healthier eating.
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