THIS IS NOT
A GOOD SIGN

AR poetry project by
J. R. Carpenter & Tomo Kihara


About

In this project we use augmented reality to overlay the user's surroundings with signage posing questions about past and present climatic conditions. Why is the sky so blue? Has it always rained?

These signs call attention to the small changes in the climate already occurring all around us, inviting playful responses.




How to play

  1. With your phone go to press Start AR
  2. Pick a sign from the list. To activate the AR.
  3. Point the camera to the ground for the phone to detect a surface.
  4. Adjust size, angle, and placement using two fingers.
  5. Tap the screen and take pictures or videos.
  6. Post pictures or videos on Instagram or Twitter, tagging us @thisisnotagoodsign_ #notagoodsign




Credits

Made by : J. R. Carpenter & Tomo Kihara
Commisioned by : Now Play This 2021
Curated by : Sebastian Quack / Nick Murray


Exhibitions

Oct 10 - Nov 19, 2023 @ Busan
↗︎바다미술제 Busan Sea Art Festival 2023

Sep 24 - 25, 2022 @ London
↗︎ V&A — London Design Festival

Sep 14 - Oct 5, 2022 @ Berlin
↗︎ Deutsches Technikmuseum — Everything is Fine

Nov 26 - Nov 28, 2021 @ Essen
↗︎ Next Level Festival for Games


Gallery of AR photos









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