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Plants Scroll
Lissy & Ellen
- 09.
Result:
Plant Scroll
Photograph by Lissy Li
Each time you approach or touch the plant, a unique combination of sound and visuals is triggered, transforming the moment of interaction into something both visible and audible.
user feed back
During the show, we spoke with visitors about their relationships with houseplants and how the installation shaped their experience. Most participants found the interaction playful and engaging, with several describing it as “being a DJ” as shifting sounds and visuals responded to their movements. The surprise and immediacy of the feedback encouraged repeated interaction.
We also collected written feedback, which showed that over 80% of participants felt more motivated to revisit and care for their plants. While some found the meme-based audio confusing or distracting, many imagined the sounds as the plant’s “voice,” revealing a strong curiosity about plant expression and multispecies communication.
conclusion
The project received a great deal of positive feedback from visitors, many of whom shared that the installation genuinely encouraged them to interact more with their houseplants. It was especially nice to see people become curious about how the device worked, several participants asked detailed questions about the technical setup and discussed potential future directions with us. Further possibilities for development are also outlined in my essay. Although there are still technical aspects that could be improved, we are very satisfied with what we achieved within a limited timeframe. Most importantly, I am glad that the final outcome brought people a sense of surprise and enjoyment, while also opening up their thinking about their relationship with plants.
reflection
This project underwent several shifts in direction and conceptual focus, each of which contributed significantly to my learning process. Through a posthuman perspective, I explored new ways of engaging with plants across conceptual, technical, and experiential levels. I gained hands-on experience with both hardware and software, strengthening my technical confidence throughout the project. I am especially grateful for my teammate, Lissy. Our collaboration was well balanced, she focused primarily on visual design, while I took responsibility for coding and technical development. Whenever we faced difficulties, we talked things through and solved problems together. The process was full of challenges, but also a lot of fun. Overall, this project pushed me to learn new skills and grow both technically and creatively.
