Liyan Yang

Interactive Table

Kinematic Coffee Table for Negotiation

A kinetic furniture piece that translates origami geometric principles into a digitally controlled surface to quantify power dynamics.

Keywords:Arduino, Origami Facade, Kinematic Model, Interactive Design
Role:Interaction Designer, Prototyper
Team:Individual
Technique:Arduino IDE, Python, Grasshopper, Crane
Date:2025.10
Interactive Table
Translating the tension of negotiation into dynamic physical form through origami kinematics.
Designed in Rhino based on origami geometric principles, this interactive table features a kinematic foldable form. Engineered with Arduino Mega and Servo Motors, the surface dynamically deforms to physically disrupt desktop items. A multi-modal sensing system (ultrasonic, load cell, NFC) quantifies power imbalance during negotiations, turning abstract tension into tangible movement.
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