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James is running a workshop with Creative Code Toronto and InterAccess!

NOTE: You need to register with InterAccess for this event! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/interaccess/2459719

More info at InterAccess: https://www.interaccess.org/events/responsive-installations-using-sensors-to-control-the-visuals

Public installations come alive when they react to the people around them. In this three-hour workshop, you'll learn how to use sensors that detect motion, distance, touch and more to drive real-time animations.

This session bridges code and the physical world. Using a Raspberry Pi and p5.js, we'll wire up sensors, read their signals, and map them to visual parameters such as colour, motion and scale. By the end, you'll have a working responsive prototype, the practical skills to build work that responds to its audience, and a clear path to scaling it into a full installation.

What you'll learn

  • Wiring sensors to a Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins
  • Sending sensor readings from the Pi into a p5.js sketch
  • Mapping user interactions to animation and visuals
  • Tips for making installations reliable in public spaces

Target Audience

Artists and creative technologists who want to create interactive installations for public spaces, such as art festivals, or experience-based activations for brands. This workshop is designed for beginners with some coding experience. No electronics experience is needed.

Capacity
Space is limited to 10 workstations. Participants are welcome to work in pairs.

NOTE: You need to register with InterAccess for this event! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/interaccess/2459719

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