Derek Olson

Typeforce 3

“Turned On”, a collaborative project, is an interactive neon sculpture that was featured in Typeforce 3 - an annual typographic art show in Chicago. It is powered by an Arduino, ultra-sonic distance sensors, and custom fabricated servos that control a neon dimmer module. As you approach the piece it glows brighter while emitting satisfying mechanical sounds. More on this project here.

Close-up of white neon letter X Installation parts, servos and controllers Close-up of servo controlled neon dimmer White neon X with viewer in front of it Wide-view of entire typeforce XXX installation