Cultivating a Green Interface: Exploring the Potential of Human-Product Interaction Based on Plant Plant Interfaces

POST_Yechen Zhu-03
Yechen Zhu
Rhode Island School of Design

Cultivating a Green Interface: Exploring the Potential of Human-Product Interaction Based on Plant Plant Interfaces

POST_Yechen Zhu-03

As humanity advances into an era of advanced technology, there has been a significant enhancement in our perception of the world and our interactions with it. This progress facilitates the discovery of novel modes of creative expression. This paper demonstrates the feasibility of employing plant interfaces to control everyday objects through the design of two cases: PlantMIDI and PlantLamp. The objective is to harness the sensory and expressive capabilities of plants as interaction devices. By integrating synthetic circuits with the physiological aspects of plants, it enables these life forms to interact responsively with humans. This approach has the potential for widespread and sustainable deployment, fostering a deeper connection between nature and humanity.

Year: 2024