beyond verbal
2024 OCAD Gradex
Things that challenge our ways of communicating. Demonstrate multifaceted nature of communication
ROLE
Illustration
Research
Gallery planning
TIME
2023, Sep - 2024, Aug
CLIENT
OCAD
TOOL
Procreate
Photoshop
Introduction
This project draws on Albert Mehrabian's pioneering research, which uncovered that communication among creatures on Earth consists of 55% feelings and attitudes conveyed through facial expressions, 38% through paralinguistic elements like tone of voice, gestures, posture, and just 7% through verbal content. I investigated the richness of communication highlighting the intricate layers of biological interactions that extend well beyond spoken language. To illustrate my insights into the diverse communication styles of Gen Z and the natural world, I utilized 10 visual representations.
Table of Content
AAC Device
Scent Marketing
AlterEgo
The Movement of Painting
The Eye
The Sound of Water
Chladni Plate
The Touch
The Skin
Resonance
AAC Device
Digital Dimension: 11 x 15 inch
Exhibition Display: 35 x 45 cm
An Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device represents a lifeline for children facing communication challenges, including those as young as under the age of three. These innovative tools bridge the gap between a child's intentions and their ability to express themselves, empowering them to navigate daily interactions with confidence and autonomy. Designed with intuitive interfaces and tailored to the unique needs of young users, AAC devices serve as powerful communication aids. Through a combination of symbols, pictures, or words, children can convey their thoughts, feelings, and desires, fostering meaningful connections with caregivers, peers, and educators.
Promote racial diversity and foster understanding of inclusion by addressing stereotypes related to communication barriers.
Pajamas and graphics : AAC's interface has illustrations that represent different words, like associating a story when used by children. To better help children with communication difficulties express themselves.
Personify AAC devices to illustrate the interaction between users and the devices. Depict the device as a friendly companion that listens to the user's needs and conveys emotions and understanding.
“AlterEgo” aims to create a fluid and natural mode of communication, enhancing efficiency and convenience in various contexts.The implications of AlterEgo extend far beyond conventional human-computer interaction. By enabling silent communication, the technology has the potential to revolutionize fields such as assistive technology, where individuals with disabilities may benefit from hands-free and discreet communication methods. Moreover, AlterEgo opens new avenues for enhancing productivity, facilitating multitasking, and augmenting cognitive abilities through seamless integration with digital tools and AI assistants.
Alter Ego
Digital Dimension: 15 x 11 inch
Exhibition Display: 45 x 35 cm
Hopes and expectations for new approaches in technology.
The combination of Digital tools and AI creates a new world for people with communication barriers.
AlterEgo personifies. Show how users and devices communicate.
The Eye
Digital Dimension: 9 x 9 inch
Exhibition Display: 35 x 35 cm
Eye-tracking technology represents a sophisticated system designed to monitor and analyze the intricate movements and gaze patterns of the human eye. This advanced technology offers a wide range of applications, spanning from scientific research and user experience analysis to innovative gaming interfaces. Beyond gaming, eye-tracking technology holds promise for various other applications, including assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities, market research and healthcare diagnostics.
The eyeballs present a cosmic scene, as if each eyeball is a planet orbiting around different characters' movements.
This design symbolizes the connections between various visual focal points, illustrating how each person's perspective intertwines to create a rich tapestry of experience.
The arrows represent the direction of movement, indicating that the gaze follows the characters
Chladni Plate
Digital Dimension: 8.5 x 8.5 inch
Exhibition Display: 32 x 32 cm
Chladni plates are captivating instruments used to visualize the complex interplay between sound waves and physical surfaces. The Chladni figures emerge as a result of this dynamic interplay between sound waves and the physical properties of the plate, offering a tangible visualization of the underlying vibrational patterns.
The patterns in the background convey a sense of vibration, allowing the audience to feel as if the Chladni plates are being played.
The Skin
Digital Dimension: 8.5 x 11 inch
Exhibition Display: 35 x 45 cm
Biometric sensors represent a cutting-edge technology capable of capturing and analyzing physiological signals, providing valuable insights into human emotional responses and non-verbal reactions. By measuring parameters such as heart rate, skin conductance, and even facial expressions, these sensors offer a window into the inner workings of the human body and mind, enabling researchers and practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of emotional states and psychological processes.
The presence of the sensor reflects the interaction between the character and technology, possibly exploring how humanity relies on technology in modern society.
The dance symbolizes the dynamics of the body, emphasizing the importance of tactile and movement perception, and demonstrates the role of skin sensors in perceiving these interactions.
Scent Marketing
Digital Dimension: 8.5 x 6.5 inch
Exhibition Display: 35 x 30 cm
Scent marketing, an innovative approach to consumer engagement, harnesses the power of olfactory communication to influence consumer behavior and evoke emotional responses. While olfactory communication is less explored compared to other forms of sensory stimulation, its impact on human emotions and decision-making processes is profound. Research has demonstrated a strong connection between smell and emotion, with certain scents eliciting specific feelings and memories. By strategically incorporating scents into retail environments, businesses can create immersive sensory experiences that resonate with consumers on a deeper level.
Flowers typically have unique and pleasant fragrances that can be directly associated with the sense of smell, making it easier for people to understand and experience the concept of olfaction.
The interaction between butterflies and flowers, as well as the interaction between humans and floral scents, simultaneously illustrates the important role that olfaction plays in guiding human behavior.
The Movement of Painting
Digital Dimension: 8.5 x 11 inch
Exhibition Display: 35 x 45 cm
Artists harness the power of movement to create captivating works of art, blurring the boundaries between dance and painting. Through their unique approach, they utilize their bodies as tools to express emotions and ideas that transcend the limitations of language. By merging dance with painting, they tap into a realm where words falter, allowing their movements to convey a depth of expression that words alone cannot capture
Nudity: emphasizes the use of the body.
Dance and paint: Adding "fluidity" to the image, capturing a scene in which the artist uses the body as a tool to express emotions and thoughts that transcend the limits of language.
The flowing paint captures the artist's movements, transforming them into a vivid expression of body language.
The Sound of Water
Digital Dimension: 8.5 x 9 inch
Exhibition Display: 35 x 40 cm
Through this tactile musical experience, hearing-impaired children can engage with music on a deeper level, tapping into their sense of touch and sight to connect with the melodies in a profound way. As they immerse their hands in rippling water or cascading sand, they can feel the vibrations of the music reverberating through their fingertips, creating a visceral and immersive sensation that transcends the limitations of auditory perception. Moreover, this innovative approach fosters a sense of inclusivity and empowerment, allowing hearing-impaired children to actively participate in musical activities alongside their peers. By providing a tactile and visual representation of music, it not only enhances their enjoyment of the experience but also encourages creativity, exploration, and self-expression.
Use personification to showcase the tactile interaction between deaf children and water, imagining the rippling forms of water that convey the vibrations and rhythms of music. This allows deaf children to experience the beauty of music through touch and feel the vitality of water.
The Touch
Digital Dimension: 8 x 8 inch
Exhibition Display: 30 x 30 cm
Harry Harlow's experiments with monkey mothers underscore the profound importance of touch and haptic feedback in human development. From nurturing emotional bonds to shaping cognitive abilities, tactile sensations play a multifaceted role in shaping our understanding of the world and our connections with others. As we continue to unravel the complexities of human touch, we gain deeper insights into the intricate interplay between sensory experiences, emotional well-being, and cognitive development from infancy through adulthood.
The little monkey reaches in the same direction as the character touches : The role of touch in shaping cognitive ability and emotional perception in human development is discussed.
Touching grass that feels like a carpet illustrates the connection between humans and nature, prompting the audience to imagine the softness of the grass. This association creates an interaction between the artwork and the viewer.
Resonance
Digital Dimension: 8.5 x 11 inch
Exhibition Display: 35 x 45 cm
Harry Harlow's experiments with monkey mothers underscore the profound importance of touch and haptic feedback in human development. From nurturing emotional bonds to shaping cognitive abilities, tactile sensations play a multifaceted role in shaping our understanding of the world and our connections with others. As we continue to unravel the complexities of human Environmental sounds play a crucial role in shaping our perception of the world around us, providing valuable information about our surroundings and contributing to our overall sensory experience. Researchers have discovered that playing recordings of healthy coral reef sounds can attract fish back to degraded reefs, helping to revitalize struggling marine ecosystems. By mimicking the natural soundscape of a thriving reef, these acoustic interventions can stimulate fish recruitment and promote the recovery of damaged coral habitats., we gain deeper insights into the intricate interplay between sensory experiences, emotional well-being, and cognitive development from infancy through adulthood.
This is the structure of the human cochlea, which demonstrates that hearing and environmental sounds are not only vital for individual survival but also play an important role in the ecosystem.
Sketches & Drafts
FINAL GALLERY EXTABLISH
Behind the Scene
Postcards as a souvenir to commemorate the exhibition, the folding screen-style packaging makes it easier to browse and store.
The business cards are positioned at an optimal height based on the average viewer's eye level for easy access.
I embedded with an NFC chip on the side, visitors can simply tap it with their phone to visit my personal website. Additionally, a QR code linking to my social media allows visitors to explore my other works.
Postcards as a souvenir to commemorate the exhibition, the folding screen-style packaging makes it easier to browse and store.
I create some personalized character stickers to be given as gifts to visitors while they explore the exhibition.
My business card that combines elements of the exhibition concept, using semi-transparent materials to create a more innovative look while seamlessly blending into its surrounding environment.
ME & MY WORK
