We reviewed our “gesture” projects in class last night, and while I think we all had some interesting ideas, no one envisioned an interface where your entire body could provide the input.

I just found out about this project called “You Move You Interact,” described as:

…an interactive installation, where one is supposed to build up a body language dialogue with an artificial system so as to effectively achieve a synchronized performance between the real user’s body and the virtual object itself. The project aims at exploring a spatial sphere, where the user/performer is invited to develop his own creative inspiration based on his own body gestures and movements. [ymyi.org]

Also interesting: It’s done using Processing.

An innovative use of motion sensors and a familiar video game encourages coordinated action on the part of otherwise non-connected individuals.

“Coming Soon: Nothing Between You and Your Machine” is another excellent article in this Sunday’s New York Times. Although nothing new to anyone at DMI, it’s a great summary of recent steps toward redefining human-computer interactions, and it even gives a shout out to Processing.