Preliminary sketch for algae pixels

This week I’ve been doing some preliminary sketches for what I’m starting to think of as algae pixels. The idea is to create a way for people to experience an interaction with bioluminescent algae that’s not too far off from seeing it in the ocean. For the first prototype I’m going to be testing ways of agitating small groups of algae at a time in response to a finger touching the display.

Drawing in the dark

Flush hexagon pixels (mini tanks of algae)

Round pixels (tubes or petri dishes)

I also made some progress on my annotated bibliography this week, started an outline for my paper, and developed a more detailed  work schedule.