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in search of that sinking feeling

8 March 2007 – 7:36 pm

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In our research for the ideal wave to animate, we built a highly technological device to suit our needs of perfection. It worked well, and we’ll be pleased to show you the results at the next crit.

THAT SINKING FEELING (TSF)

1 March 2007 – 5:13 pm

AIMS

who is it for?
TSF is a visual information system which gives to the user an immediate sensation about the present and future conditions of the high tide in Venice. Its target is anyone who needs to walk around the city without a “sinking feeling”.

what information does it give?
prova As Venice is an island linked to the high and low tide mechanism of the Lagoon, TSF allows the users to see in an easy and intuitive way where and when the water is going to raise up/down, to easily plan their movements in the city.
TSF also gives you the possibility to know which kind of boots (or waders) choose depending on the zones you want to visit; the device projects over your body four different rays of light related to the level of each zone.
i.e. When high tide is 100 cm, in San Marco’s square water will reach your knees, but if you’re in Cannaregio it will only touch your ankles. Read More »