Research on Interactive Installation Design Centering on Urban Light Pollution Based on Open-source Programming Language

Abstract

The design of multimedia interactive installations symbolizes the integration of technology and art, and has already become an artistic expression form with distinctive technological beauty of the times. Furthermore, the application of open-source programming language enhances the interactivity and enriches the connotation of the installation itself, as well as creates the aesthetic feeling for the viewers via catering to their sensory needs during the interaction with the installation. This research takes "TURN OFF!!", an interactive installation as an instance, which focuses on the theme of environmental protection and employs Processing, the open-source programming language and Arduino, the open-source electronic prototyping platform. Also, the research manifests the application significance of the open-source programming language in the design of interactive installations, and discusses the influence of the integration of science and technology and artistic design during the creation of art and the ultimate presentation of the artwork. In the end, the research indicates that future designers should have programming-related technical skills to better display their creativity and imagination.