Hitobito

Art Installation for MisoSoupDesign

Hitobito is the art installation created for the lantern festival in Taipei City in 2023 as a part of the new immigrant district in Song Shan Cultural Park. The structural form draws people inside to experience the passage of reaching a unique destination that collects people's memory of their hometown. In addition, the installation is brightened at night with warm lighting to wrap the visitors to synchronize their emotional state with the space.

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Unique Properties

HitoBito is the art installation created for the lantern festival in Taipei City in 2023. The structural design draws inspiration from the Chinese character of a person, which is two members supporting each other. The two small entrances, which face one of the main entrances to the festival venue, merge into one space where people can audit the projection on the ground.

Tags

Art Installation, Lighting Installation, Bamboo, Taipei, Taiwan

Production Technology

Manually bent steel pipe structure is cladded with 1cm bamboo dowels in its width. A projector is installed at the center of installation to project the motion graphic onto the floor.

Design Challenge

The installation is the combination of industrial material and traditional Asian bamboo crafting. The organic shape of installation is composed with three dimensional curvature. Thus, the weaved surface with bamboo dowels are adopted with steel pipe structure to wrap the installation.

Project Duration

The design started in November 2022 and finished construction in January 2023 in Taipei City. The Lantern festival was open to public in February 2023.

Operation Flow

Major flow of visitors is located on the narrow side entrance of the installation. Visitors enter the space individually, and meet at the larger space where has a projection of motion graphic.

Research

This art installation is the part of Taiwan lantern festival hosted in Taipei city in February 2023. The event is integrated in the Taipei urban fabric with interaction with the visitors in the city. Hito bito is selected as one of new immigrant installation to celebrate diversity of Taiwan with many nations to work and live together.

Inspiration

The design inspiration is where people gather and feel the diversity of Taipei City. The weaved bamboo facade and white-painted steel pipes represent the traditional Asian crafting method meeting with architectural structure.

Project Overview

Hitobito Art Installation has been a Iron winner in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Image Credits

For design images and photos please credit Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan.

Iron Recognition

Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Hitobito Art Installation.

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Hitobito Art Installation Shines at Taipei Lantern Festival 2023

Hitobito, a captivating art installation, designed by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan, draws inspiration from the diversity of Taipei City and traditional Asian crafting methods. Unveiled at the Taipei Lantern Festival in February 2023, this unique structure mesmerizes visitors with its innovative design and interactive experience.

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