Chloe Griffith

CHLOE GRIFFITH

INTD 5002

CHLOE GRIFFITH

INTD 5002_SENIOR STUDIO

CHLOE GRIFFITH

design inspiration.

When starting this project, we first looked at the many detrimental effects covid caused across the world. One that stuck with me was the devasting impacts isolation affecting people of all ages.

Studies show pro-longed isolation has a negative effect on health and well-being. It can cause an increase in depression, anxiety and stress, and can affect quality of sleep. These factors and the vast numbers of people suffering made me pose the question that drove my project design.

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project description.

Design an interactive art installation for creative connection, meaningful expression, and reflection for community use.

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NEED LONELINESS

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C O N N E C T I O N S B E N E F I T A L L G E N E R AT I O N S

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CREATIVITY PROMOTES ADAPTAB

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design solutions.

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USERS

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REFLECTION

CONTEMPLATE

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GIVE BRAIN OPPORTUNITY TO PAUSE

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E N G A G E AT E V E R Y A G E - B E N E F I T S A L L

C R E AT I V I T Y P R O M

People are feeling lonely in these times and need outlets. Relationships between generations benefit all users in a unique way. People on both sides are provided with the opportunity to learn from each other. Older adults gain a sense of purpose from these relationships and they help prevent the risk of isolation and loneliness. These connections matter as the pandemic is especially isolating for elderly, as they are most at risk.

The mind needs e uncertainty. Studies people are better unpredictable situat their ability to think adapt. Creativity h better, stronger, pro challenging times, the uncertainly of t

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design goals.

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M O T E S A D A P TA B I L I T Y

G I V E S B R A I N A M O M E N T TO PAU S E

exercise to cope with have proven creative r able to live with tions, this is due to k outside the box and helps people become oblem solvers. In these adaptability due to the future, is essential.

Reflection allows the brain to pause amidst the chaos of life, a person can look neutrally at their thoughts, emotions, and choices. It allows a person to contemplate and sort past experiences, create meaning and understanding from them, resulting in learning. This learning helps develop creative thinking skills that inform future mindsets and actions.

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what if.. THE SAME ENTITY THAT DIVID

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connection canvas.

DES & PROTECTS US...

...also connects us?

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LIFE IN WINDOWS ACROSS THE WORLD 2020

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A powerful inspiration for my concept came fro neighbors connected through windows. In my rainbows in countless windows, messages of positi I found it amazing that many turned to art as an o came up with my concept it was only further valid loved ones visiting their family in nursing homes ou

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om seeing how families and y neighborhood, there were ivity in chalk on the sidewalks. outlet to inspire others. After I dated when I saw in the news, utside and using glass to unite.

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THE PERFECT HOME PRECEDENT STUDY DO HO SUH 2015

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Another inspiration for my project was Do Ho S used transparent fabric to recreate his previous can experience the art wholistically as they One of my favorite quotes of his from this pr passageway, with no fixed beginning or dest on the destination all the time and forget ab

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Suh’s, The perfect home. He homes. I love that the user walk through the spaces. roject was… “I see life as a tination. We tend to focus bout the in-between spaces.”

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c o n n e c t.

G L A S S W O R K S A S C A N VA S F O R S H A R I N G

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G L A S S A L LOWS U S E R S TO T E L L STO R I E S

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M O M E N T S O F P A U S E F O U N D I N N E W WAY S

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connections then vs. now.

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site analysis.

401 N. MICHIGAN AVE.

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site analysis.

401 N. MICHIGAN AVE.

site analysis.

401 N. MICHIGAN AVE.

SCHOOLS / DAYCARES MUSEUMS RESTAURANTS SENIOR CARE

spatial bubble diagram.

REST ROOMS

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ELEV.

HALCYON HALL

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ground floor plan.

REST ROOMS

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At th vertic glass most users games

SHARE PODS At the share pods, the grid is now turned horizontally and extruded to create light and occupiable spaces below. People can talk with others in pods, while distanced.

concept diagram.

NNECTION CANVAS

he connection canvas, a cal 6 by 6 foot grid of divides the spaces, but importantly connects on either side with s and art prompts.

PAUSE OUTLOOK At the pause outlookout, the grid expands and grows to a distorted rectangle to create a forced perspective of the journey below.

materials.

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WELCOME CENTER ON RIVERSIDE

As the user walks in, they have a beautiful backdrop of the halcyon hallways and a sneak peek at the main connection canvas. The receptionist gives them a brief explanation on the installation and prompts them to either the warm or cool side of the next space.

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T R A N S P A R E N T H A L C YO N H A L L S

This is a centering moment for users as they stroll through the suspended fabric path, transparency of the fabric has a deeper meaning as the users need to allow themselves to be vulnerable, and open themselves to the next experience.

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C R E AT I V I T Y P R O M O T E S A D A P TA B I L I T Y

Large glass canvas for connection uses glass as a meaning of protecting and connecting people safely. It features an interactive map of Chicago, a prompt that is updated weekly, and a tree outline that can be brought to life with paint.

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T E L L I N G STO R I E S I M P R OV E S C O G N I T I O N

Storytelling benefits users mentally and emotionally.

It can reduce stress, prevent burnout, and other negatives like depression, and anxiety. This render shows small groups of people sharing stories and using glass as a canvas. Share pods have a speaker opening for talking to users in other cubes.

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G I V E S B R A I N O P P O R T U N I T Y T O PA U S E

On the mezzaine level, there is a pause area.

Users can see the journey they had and reflect on the day or the past year and learn. Users can pause amidst the chaos of life and ponder their experiences, giving the brain the opportunity to interpret, create meaning, and learn.

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usion, my design has changed and progressed as covid vaccines en making a huge impact. I view my project as a representation journey we all endured, first being completely separated s. Then, using it in a way that connects people. Next, g users to walk feely throughout the space and share with others while still respecting social distance. Finally the n zone gives us a moment to know there is always hope.

k you.

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Older Adults Are Battling Lonelines

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