Project Description

 This work explores the subtle yet profound power of touch to dissolve the traditional boundaries between observer and object. Through the use of heart beat immitation vibration, it creates a living space of sensation, inviting visitors to question the established norms that restrict physical engagement with art. The pulsating energy within the piece becomes a metaphor for the unseen forces that connect us to our surroundings and eachother, challenging the assumption that art must be experienced solely through sight. By prioritizing tactile interaction, the installation opens a dialogue about accessibility and the diverse ways we perceive and connect with the world. It is an experiment in sensory inclusion, suggesting that art can be a shared, embodied experience—one that is shaped not only by visual aesthetics but by the full spectrum of bodily awareness and presence. In this way, the project reimagines the art space as a site of curiosity, comfort, and open-ended exploration, where touch becomes a radical act of connection and transformation.  
             
    



Components

  Core Components
- Microcontroller (Arduino Nano 33 IoT)
- Tiny haptic motors (for tactile feedback)
- Breadboard (for prototyping circuit connections)
- Transistors (to drive haptic motors from microcontroller outputs)
- Resistors (for current limiting and signal conditioning)
- 5V DC power supply (to power motors and microcontroller)



     
      
How It Works

- Arduino microcontroller activates embedded haptic motors in a heartbeat rhythm.
 - Visitors feel rhythmic vibrations when they touch the artwork, creating a unique tactile sensation.
 - Heartbeat sound is played in sync with the haptic pulse, enhancing the immersive experience.
 - MadMapper software creates visual animations that are also synchronized with the haptic and audio    elements.
 - All elements—tactile, audio, and visual—work together for a multisensory experience.
 
Software 

Software Used
- Arduino IDE (for programming microcontroller and haptic logic)


Arduino IDE




- MadMapper (for projection mapping and visuals)

MadMapper
  



      
     
     
 

     




 
Shohnigor Ulmasova

Email: su2165@nyu.edu
Phone Number: +1(347)739 1641
Adress: 41-66 53rd St 

Short Bio

Shohnigor is a graphic designer, multidisciplinary artist, and creative technologist who blends visual storytelling with innovative technology. She creates bold, meaningful designs across digital and physical media, her work lives at the intersection of art, design, and technology always pushing creative boundaries to deliver unique and engaging experiences.
Values & Strengths

Shohnigor admires art that challenges norms and sparks new perspectives. Her strengths include adaptability, creativity, and a strong eye for detail. Shohnigor excels at turning complex ideas into clear, impactful visuals that inspire and connect with audiences, her strengths lie in blending disciplines, working hands-on with graphic design, art, code and craft.