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

iPhone and iPad users

  1. With your iPhone go to press Start AR
  2. Pick a sign from the list. Select Place in AR 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


Android users

  1. If you do not have it, install Instagram on your Android phone.
  2. Activate the AR filter by clicking this link
  3. Choose a sign to place from ①〜⑥ signs
  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

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