Loy (2020)
International project at Keio University, Tokyo Japan
Loy is a redefinition of culture and exploration of a new way to celebrate Thai festivals for a better cohabitant between human and nature.
Loy Krathong is a festival in Thailand celebrated annually in November. Loy means to float, Krathong is a vessel made of banana leaves and flowers. Thai people float Krathong into the river to pay respect to the God of the river.
After only one night, the Krathongs turn into more than 100 tons of rubbish that harm marine lives and are difficult for water and waste management.
Loy — Redefining cultural celebration to create a balance between the cultural ritual and environment
Challenge — inspired by the tradition of Loy Krathong Festival, this leads a problem statement
Insight to design question — what if we could release negative feelings into the river instead of releasing krathongs? in order to avoid creating water pollution.
Loy — a digital algorithm and emotion projector to celebrate in this festival by reviewing our emotions and releasing all negativities throughout the year into the river at the night of the festival.
User Scenario
User Scenario
LOY short film — showing the interaction and experience of Loy would look like. This was made during lockdown so, I used a baby bathtub instead of filming near the river but it was so much fun tho!
