I first read about in a Metro article (Swedish) when he recently presented his electronic jacket at a virtual reality conference in Stockholm. His aim is to explore how computers may be used without the traditional tools – for experimental and artistic purposes. He has used electronic textiles in the jacket (which looks like a perfectly normal jacket) and he controls the computer by waving his arms. With his movements he can navigate through a 3D environment projected on the wall.
"My work combines three disciplines: art direction, software engineering and live performance. This scope of activities enables me to deliver responsive, environmental graphics in real-time, which creates uniquely immersive experiences."
At this intersection he seems to have a lot of fun and apparently barriers don’t exist to this visionary thinker. Considering what he has achieved it is amazing that he has no background in technology but he certainly brings new perspectives into this field since he is educated in art and has been working with live television. Check this crazy video from his first experiments with the jacket where he controls sound with arm movements or this earlier post which also includes electronic textiles.
/Kristian Ribberström
That is a really great idea, and the jacket looks like a normal one. I would love to see inside it.
Posted by: Blog master | January 29, 2009 at 07:14 AM
It would really work for TV weather forecast presenters.
Posted by: Saint Patrick | February 10, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Wow, he is a truly intersectional creator!
Posted by: video converter reviews | August 30, 2011 at 02:03 AM