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Everyplant

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:02:40 +0000

Last December we were tasked by the major Hungarian Telco company to develop a multiple screen system. Our assignment was to design a wall mounted installation for a 10 sqm surface in accordance with the architectural concept of the office. The theme of the task was given:

* visual: organic, plant-like,

* content: ubiquity and multi-functionality of technology in contemporary spaces.

We have developed a flexible system consisting of 20 independently functioning screens. The visible wiring became a defining part of the well-designed graphic composition in order to emphasize the organic characteristic and the plant-like look of the installation. We used cables consisting of 4 mm wide steel spirals. The relative rigidity of this material ensures that the cables are nicely guided along an arched pattern. Key points of these arches are fastened onto the wall by super-strong, wall-embedded power magnets. The screens are attached to the wall with a hook and loop fastener allowing for a completely new re-arrangement in the future.

The system has a standard power plug in the middle, which is the main node of the power distribution and the nucleus of the pattern.

Few months ago we were tasked by the major Hungarian Telco company to develop a multiple screen system. Our assignment was to design a wall mounted installation for a 10 sqm surface in accordance with the architectural concept of the office. The theme of the task was given:

visual: organic, plant-like,
content: ubiquity and multi-functionality of technology in contemporary spaces.

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Mic Moss

tszakal — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:20:17 +0000

The Mic Moss is a modular system (under development) made of a special cladding material that can be altered by any kind of sound. Equipped with small microphones the surface continuously “listens” to its environment. Each microphone has a heating pad attached to it, which is able to heat up the plate within a certain radius. The plate – covered with thermochromatic pigments – will change its color depending on the steel plate heating up or cooling down. By that, the surface becomes an imprint of the acoustic noises in its environment. The system consists of 2 by 1 meter steel plates that can be connected to build a larger surface.

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Deep

tszakal — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:10:30 +0000

This product (under development) is a motion sensitive lighting system with a special lens filled with fluid silicone.

As the light goes through the liquid, every small vibration changes the light beam through refraction. The device is equipped with a motion sensor which controls a DC motor inside the lamp. When someone enters the area under the lamp, the vibration caused by the motor generates small waves in the tank, which are projected to the floor. Installed in a grid in a larger space, it results in a beautifully immerse floor projection, though it works in small spaces as well.

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NAVA UI Proposal

tszakal — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:06:36 +0000

We have been asked to propose a new site for the Hungarian National Audiovisual Archive in order to improve its usability and attractiveness at the same time.

Pannon Art Project

tszakal — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:16:22 +0000

Pannon, one of the leading telecommunication companies in Hungary is about to build a new Headquarter near Budapest which they would like to fill with innovative works. They have asked artists and designers to collect ideas and submit an application. Together with Szovetseg’39 and Geppetto we have proposed 8 artworks and environments for different places. However our ideas have been selected by the curators, their management unfortunately could not get into it.

Lazydrone

pszakal — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:33:05 +0000

This application is made for freelancers who want to track how much time they spend on specific projects. We always had a feeling that we usually spend too much time with certain projects. In the absence of exact numbers we never knew if it’s true or not. After researching for existing task tracking software we realized there is no perfect application for our needs. We have been using lazydrone since April 2008 and we are satisfied. We think if it fits to us, it will fit to many other freelancers. Why not try? It’s free.

Environment Responsive Kinetic Facade

tszakal — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:33:49 +0000

The project is part of a complex design work at a hotel (architects: Peter Sugar, Laszlo Benczur) right by the riverside in Budapest, which is a responsive glass facade system consisting of 150 unequally processed panels. The entire surface is moving permanently as well as illuminating by night according to environmental influences around the building. Controlled by weather sensors the facade responds to changes of wind, temperature and light conditions. While the light is flowing slowly like the river, wind triggers contrast and temperature alters the color range. The result is a symbiosis between architecture, design and the environment.