In 2007, 3M and iO presented "iOO", an interactive installation where volumes where redisegned by light. "iOO" or "Actichoke" - because of its "leafs" recalling an artichoke - was the first product of the iOO design line; a limited edition object transforming any surface (walls, tables, floors) to a dynamic human-interaction screen.
The company request to my studio was a hanging object containing a PC, a projector, a webcam and two infrared spotlights, together with other hardware. It was also necessary to: grant an high air flow for cooling the system; an easy fine positioning system for installing the machine; easy servicing of parts and a strongly styled aspect.
Everything was developed by my studio: from initial concept to final functional prototypes making, passing through internal structure engineering, and technical drawings. The prototype was built by myself in two versions: the first in varnished alluminium, and the second in in-mould-varnished fiberglass.
