The DataToy experiment is about working with the journalist, design, maker and open-source communities to create real change in how we understand the world.
As part as this experience I develop an API to explore a Migration Policy Institue (MPI) database together with documentation, examples and tutorial videos.
The software that it´s doing the real-time simulation on Efecto Mariposa (Butterfly Effect) it call EDEN. It´s entirely made on openFrameworks and GLSL shaders. Also I develop a control remote through OSC for the iPad call edenControl ( github.com/patriciogonzalezvivo/edenControl )
The idea of splitting the software from the art work. It´s to implement this interactive simulations in everyday classrooms. The current educational system is outdated and desperately needs a way to integrate and connect content to be meaningful to new generations who are accustomed to think of network. The main idea of Efecto Mariposa it´s to help in the process of the way people see and thinks his ambient and community. EDEN as a software aims to bring this shift to everyday classroom.
Just imagine learning from biology and geography viewing and interacting as things happen. And at the same time been able to learn about mathematics and computer science. Is not this way that knowledge should be transmitted. Learning by doing questions and making connections.
It´s not the way our brains work? like a network driven by curiosity
Now you can enjoy light painting while you are traveling or gathering with friends. Just download this iOS app and you are ready to go. Don´t forget to pack a flashLight.
Have fun exploring light painting capabilities.
I was invited to show Communitas project on the 9th Biennial International Conference of IEATA (International Expressive Arts Therapy Association) organized by TAE Peru. So I will take a portable version of the multiTouch Table with some new features. Participants that have a iOS mobile device, could download this portable version from AppleStore and after turning on the share capability they could send the drawing they made to the table.
Here are some pictures showing how to setup the sharing capabilities:
5 Easy Steps:
- Click on my tree logo
- Click on the little gear icon
- Where it said host put the IP or HostName of the device/computer you want to send to ( make sure that device have “Import” option ON )
- Turn the export option to ON
- Draw, Share and Enjoy!!