Smart Distancing System
art installation / art director
During the covid lockdowns in 2020 Jólan van der Wiel and Nick Verstand created the Smart Distancing System, their answer to the question of how keeping distance can be made easier and more fun. The system projects circles or lines around one or two people and follows them in a given space. If other people come too close, the projection deforms and thus depicts the bubble in which people find themselves. Smart Distancing System is therefore not only about keeping distance, but also connects people in an enjoyable and safe way.
My work
Art direction
Concept art
Jólan asked me to create visuals that would facilitate an exploration of the most effective projection techniques. We experimented with various projection shapes and behaviours. After determining the optimal direction, we engaged Studio Whoohoo to produce animations for a preview of how the projections would interact with people in motion. In my role as an art director, I coordinated this collaboration to ensure a seamless creative process.
Concept Art
Concept Art
Concept Art
Concept Art
Concept Art
Concept Art
Animation Guides
Final Animation Screengrab
Animation Guide
Animation Guide
Credits
release: January 2021
concept & design: Jólan van der Wiel & Nick Verstand
art director: Joery verweij
animation: Studio Whoohoo!
sound design: Salvador Breed