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Project

Dance Connect Milano

Connecting diverse cultures in Milan through the universal language of dance and interactive technology.

Type

Interaction Design

Year

2024

Client

Politecnico di Milano

Location

Milano, Italia

Project Overview:

Designed for the bustling environment of Milano Centrale, Dance Connect Milano is an innovative social intervention that transforms a transit hub into a space for intercultural dialogue. The project addresses urban social isolation by inviting commuters to engage in a shared, tech-driven dance experience.

Key Features & User Journey:

  • Seamless Interaction: Utilizing a touchless interface, users navigate through the experience using intuitive hand gestures, ensuring a hygienic and fluid public interaction.
  • Cultural Learning: The system offers curated tutorials on diverse global dance styles, allowing users to not only move but also learn the "anatomy" and cultural significance of each dance.
  • Real-time Feedback: Leveraging motion-tracking algorithms, the installation provides live visual feedback and performance scoring, enhancing engagement through gamification.
  • Community Integration: Beyond the screen, the project closes the loop by connecting users to local Milanese dance communities via QR codes, turning a fleeting digital moment into a lasting social connection.

Project credits

Contributors

Yuwei Li·Maja Marzic·Arzum Ozakis·Anastasia Papaiosif·Nathalia Henao

My roles

Interaction Designer·Creative Developer

Skills

TouchDesigner·Teachable Machine·Figma·After Effects

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