Daydreamer
South Bend, Indiana, US
Duetti: Musical Furniture
5Vie District, Milan Design Week
Encouraging impromptu compositions, Duetti features two interactive urban archetypes: a bench that rocks and plays choral music, and a bollard that transforms the act of walking into dancing. Activated by the public as they move, synchronized motions create harmonies, inspiring collaboration. Presented as part of 5Vie Network’s Unlimited Design Orchestra.
Type
Permanent
Where
On display at
5Vie Headquarters
Via Cesare Correnti 14A,
Milan, Italy
April 15 – 21 2024
Is it available?
Yes!
Can interactive urban furniture help us live with our anxious times?
Together, the two objects play contemplative, choral music. The sung melodies emerge from the lines being played, direction of movements, and rhythms of concerted actions. The piece creates a calming responsive, generative atmosphere that encourages sustained exploration and interaction between visitors. Duetti’ multi-sensory approach brings social and therapeutic insights into public space design.
Components
The Bench:
When people sit, rock or spin, music and light animations are triggered through motion detection, merging analog and digital movements. Part of the Daily tous les jours’ Daydreamer series, the bench’s rocking motions are known to induce a state of daydreaming, reducing stress and anxiety.
The Bollard:
The second part of Duetti is a bollard encircled by line insets on the ground. Touching the lines—whether with a foot or a wheel—triggers its own set of voice harmonies. With increasing movement and simultaneous exploration, compositions emerge. From our Musical Lines series.
