Throughout the prototyping and ideation of my final project, I wanted the physical constraint of an Arduino-based input to heavily influence what the function would be. Because of this, I was not entirely sure what exactly the users would do, other than interact with an audiovisualizer-driven environment. How It’s Made Construction around a microphone for…
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Dylan Valev Final Project Concept Sketch
We frequently find ourselves asking why someone behaves a certain way, says the things that they do, and believes what they believe. Furthermore, these questions are usually asked with frustration. We’re easily irked and are spoiled with the micro-control we have with every aspect of our lives. We can block whoever, listen to any song…
Dylan Valev Arduino Demo Sketch
For this assignment, I used Unity to read in the Arduino’s light sensor to read in data and change an image depending on whether or not it had ample light. When the light is on, it reveals the bathtub cryptid, haunting the scene (spooky image for spooky month). When the light is off, it’s only…
Dylan Valev Computer Vision/Audio Input Sketch
For this sketch, I decided to make a live audio visualizer that takes in microphone input and has a shader react to the noise. Very loud distorted noise warning, I tried to make a variety of noises/volumes with the funky SFX I applied for my stream of consciousness rambling.
Dylan Valev Meme Remix Sketch
For this sketch, I decided to make an audiovisual instrument using a 2-second clip of one of my favorite cursed meme videos, “Cornn Flaek Priest Edition”, linked below. I used Unity to make the instrument and have it controlled by a wireless Xbox Controller.
Dylan Valev Interactive Touch Project
The final iteration of my interactive touch project has gone a long way since my original concept, although this iterative process only reinforced my chosen under-appreciated truth: Nothing is Holy! The inputs are 6 sensors, 5 for each digit and one to “power on” and “power off” the system. It is usable for either left…
Dylan Valev Touch Input Sketch
If there’s one thing that I learned the value of this week, it’s physical constraints. I anticipated this issue when beginning the class, but now when I’m stripped of the convenience of my digital workspace, I get to truly experience an entirely new realm of improvisation and iteration. Initially, my concept had taken the form…
Dylan Valev Interactive Touch Concept Sketch: Nothing is Holy
For my interactive touch concept, I was admittedly really caught up and struggling with an idea. However, after a lot of brainstorming and discussion with friends, I remembered what Professor Chery once told our class in the past: Nothing is Holy. This is an axiom that I follow for most things in my life. At…
Dylan Valev Makey Makey Audio Player Sketch
For my audio player, I used graphite as keys for notes spliced up from a song. The initial 5 inputs are notes to a song, and I added a cheeky “beat drop” button for extra fun.
Dylan Valev Data Art Project: Engage to Fight Decay (Bulgaria)
My initial vision for this concept was to show the loss of a strong Bulgarian identity as time goes on. At first, I wanted to depict this with the projected population decline from 1989-2050 being 39%, and have that amount of triangles disappear. However, upon seeing the vaccination rates in the country being the lowest…
Dylan Valev Data Sketch: Bulgaria
Both of my parents immigrated from Bulgaria. Growing up in The States however has greatly separated me from the country, both physically and culturally. It wasn’t until recently have I really began exploring my connection to that part of my identity through my art. Bulgaria is often forgotten and is carelessly thrown into this “comedic”…
Dylan Valev
Hello! My name is Dylan Valev and I am a senior hailing from New York studying IMGD with a Tech Art concentration. Art has always been something of interest of mine to pursue, but it wasn’t until my sophomore year of college that I really began learning the skills needed and actively engaged with the…