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R&D project exploring biometric data as a creative material, triggering audio, color, and motion in real-time performances and interactive installations.
Summary
A 10-frame carousel documenting Cordis, an R&D project that transforms biometric data into creative input for music, motion, and visual storytelling. Heart rate pulses trigger piano notes and shift color palettes in real-time, creating a live synesthetic experience.
Visual description
Frames alternate between abstract color gradients, pixelated/blocky generative visual patterns, and full-frame color studies. Early frames show red backgrounds with geometric Tetris-like forms in neon green, cyan, yellow, and white. Middle frames present elaborate gradient compositions: blues transitioning to teals, oranges fading through purples, with video playing controls visible. Later frames zoom into specific color transitions, horizontal bands of blue, green, yellow, brown, and red demonstrating the palette mapping system. The final frame pairs a color gradient bar above a grid showing small video thumbnails with coordinated background colors, suggesting a control interface.
Key takeaway
Using color as a data visualization medium: the direct mapping of biometric states to visual hue creates an immediate, visceral connection between body and output. The abstraction (generative patterns, gradients, color-only presentation) makes the invisible (heart rate) visible without literal representation. The documentation of the color system and interface patterns shows how research translates into reproducible design.
Reuse notes
Pioneering reference for biometric-driven interfaces, health tech visualization, and interactive performance design. Works well for art installations, medical/wellness apps, and experimental sound/visual collaborations. The bold color work is particularly effective for high-impact presentations and immersive environments. Many frames are videos showing real-time color animation and transitions, motion is essential to understanding the effect. Best suited to audiences already engaged with interactive art or emerging tech.
