eCloud
Live Data Sculpture
Located at the San Jose International Airport, the eCloud is a dynamic data sculpture that is inspired by the volume and behavior of an idealized cloud.
The sculpture consists of thousands of small square panels of electrically switchable "smart glass" that act as pixels.
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The animations that move through eCloud are based on real-time weather data from 100 different destination airports.
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This data is provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A monolithic Dynamic Display communicates the current data set to viewers.
Scope: Creative concept and design
Collab: Dan Goods, Aaron Koblin | Production: Jamie Barlow, Jim Hetherington
Awards: IDEA Award, AIGA Design Effectiveness Award, Americans for the Arts Public Art Award, Contagious Magazine: Most Contagious