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April 5, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

Mushrooms are fascinating. After watching them in the great outdoors, reading fascinating texts about them, and hearing my mom warn me about them, I’ve gotten to the conclusion that mushrooms are the absolute best. Here are 7 reasons why: Super smart We got used to the idea that organism needs to have a brain in order to have intelligence and consciousness. Mushrooms prove us that brain is unnecessary, and that intelligence isn’t limited to one organism, but can be spread among an entire living network. While humans use their brains to perform basic tasks like 9-5 jobs and Netflix binges,…

ITP Dildon’t

March 31, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

Trigger warning: sexual misconduct Topic: sexual assault prevention Mood: intimidation Device: grotesque As intrusive as an unsolicited dick pic, as obnoxious as a catcall, as shocking as unexpected groping in a public space… zroob productions is pleased to present: Dildon’t The sexual assault prevention toy Dildon’t was designed not only to criticize but mainly to prevent sexual assault. It is an unconventional sex toy that gives its user something more crucial than pleasure: a sense of safety. https://youtu.be/1nz8iitNsLo The #metoo movement have raised awareness to the issue of sexual assault. Dildon’t is taking the criticism one step further, and aims…

Art Fewture variation #2: Server Farm Penthouses

March 31, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

Fewture is an original Sci-Fi AR/VR experience, immersing the user in possible variations of the future. Each variation is envisioning a speculative reality based on our world’s current condition. While Fewture variation #1 – Glitter Shores – suggested a flooded world with humanity residing on islands made of glitter and plastic debris, Fewture variation #2 – Server Farm Penthouses – pictures a world designed and governed by Artificial Intelligence. Ranging between utopia and dystopia, Fewture’s scenarios are optimistic in tone and follow personal narratives of female protagonists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9XtLjogMIU About the scenes Fewture variation 2 happens in a dystopian city in…

ITP Glitter Fish

February 13, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

Delicious yet disgusting, aesthetic yet contaminated, Glitter Fish is a delicates dish by chefs Yunze Shi and Alizarin Zroob. Glitter Fish is an experiment in delivering a meaningful ecological idea incorporating our viewers entire array of senses. https://youtu.be/ogwLGw23XJs Looking desirable and mouthwatering from first glance, the Glitter Fish Filet Dish is not edible. Yes, there’s a real fish filet in there. Unfortunately it is garnished with so much plastic particles making it poisonous. Glitter Fish aims to illustrate a catchy, critical statement on man-caused ocean pollution. Human activity has led to microplastic contamination throughout the marine environment. As a result…

ITP Support Whip

February 10, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

Life has got you down on your knees? Are you in the mood for self- atonement? The Support Whip is the perfect device for you! When you’re being hard on yourself and expecting torture and pain, the Support Whip will give you what you really need: affirmation and encouragement to get you feeling good again! https://youtu.be/Z0VahLvTTsg Acting by Cacia Zoo, Concept by Gilad Dor and Alizarin Zroob The Support Whip is ideal for Self-flagellation but can also work with a partner. Despite it’s rugged look, it’s impact is incredibly soft, just like a pat on your back. A positive audio…

Art It’s Whack not to Vaxx

February 4, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

A dunk tank to drown the most vulnerable members of society Starting the Critical Objects class, I grouped with Cara Neel and Veronica Alfaro to tackle a subject that’s unnecessarily controversial: vaccine. Background Vaccines have been researched and proven highly effective in preventing illness. Major medical organizations state vaccines are very safe. These organizations include: CDC, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Institute of Medicine (IOM), American Medical Association (AMA), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), UNICEF, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), World Health Organization (WHO), Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Paediatric Society, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases…

ITP Spacetime Poi

December 18, 2018 Alizarin Zroob

Recreating fire-spinning using electronics Spacetime Poi is Alizarin Waissberg’s final project at physical computing course with Tom Igoe at ITP. Spacetime Poi has all the necessary features for a fun, playful experience. It’s surprisingly sturdy, soft, and has long battery life. Accurate gyroscope readings from a sensor mounted to the poi control light patterns simulating fire. Besides the electronic parts, It’s made of unconventional, recycled and/or affordable materials. WiFi network sends mechanic data from within one of the poi to any computer that logs into it. Spacetime poi has proven itself as entertaining in multiple environments. Nonetheless, the current version…

ITP Peace Bomb ☮️💣

December 10, 2018 Alizarin Zroob

A purely pacifist, violently upbeat explosion of radically positive audiovisual particles Explode a Peace Bomb now! (Warning: loud) Full Screen Peace Bomb The making of Peace Bomb Throughout the semester we’ve learned the basic concepts of writing code for creative purposes. This day and age, the coding language used was JavaScript and it’s handy p5.js library. Honestly, after being spoiled my entire life with convenient interfaces of photo, video and web editing programs, coding an audiovisual experience from scratch was daunting. That’s why I chose to tackle the simplest, most straightforward concept I could come up with: a one-click interaction,…

ITP Making of Spacetime Poi

December 9, 2018 Alizarin Zroob

Spacetime Poi is a final project at physical computing course with Tom Igoe at ITP. Following the final project proposition, a 2nd post describing the work process, defining concept, figuring out electronic components and crafting a unique case. Inspired by Fire Prior to actually making the spacetime Poi, I’ve had the chance to user-test with a regular set of poi – a pair of balls on strings, which led to some helpful insights. One of the testers who’ve seen poi before in their natural habitat, asked “are you going to light them on fire?!” “If everything goes according to plan,…