THE BRIEF
“Grande come un Virus” is an interactive installation developed in collaboration with the Italian National Research Council (CNR) to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The project aims to transform complex scientific concepts into tangible experiences, making the microscopic world of viruses accessible and engaging to the public.
THE BRIEF
“Grande come un Virus” is an interactive installation developed in collaboration with the Italian National Research Council (CNR) to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The project aims to transform complex scientific concepts into tangible experiences, making the microscopic world of viruses accessible and engaging to the public.
CONCEPT AND OBJECTIVES
The installation seeks to shift the perception of viruses from abstract threats to comprehensible entities. By creating a large-scale, interactive model of the HIV virus, the project encourages visitors to explore and understand viral structures and functions through sensory engagement.
CONCEPT AND OBJECTIVES
The installation seeks to shift the perception of viruses from abstract threats to comprehensible entities. By creating a large-scale, interactive model of the HIV virus, the project encourages visitors to explore and understand viral structures and functions through sensory engagement.
COLLABORATION
The project was realized in close collaboration with CNR researchers and virologists. This partnership ensured scientific accuracy while allowing creative freedom to interpret and present the virus's anatomy in an educational and immersive manner.
COLLABORATION
The project was realized in close collaboration with CNR researchers and virologists. This partnership ensured scientific accuracy while allowing creative freedom to interpret and present the virus's anatomy in an educational and immersive manner.
BIO MATERIALS
The model utilizes sustainable, biodegradable materials to replicate various components of the virus. The capsid and protein structures are 3D-printed using PLA bioplastic, the viral membrane is cultivated from mycelium grown on wood waste, and internal conductive parts are crafted from electro-agar. Colored gelatin represents the cytoplasmic environment, providing both visual appeal and electroconductivity.
BIO MATERIALS
The model utilizes sustainable, biodegradable materials to replicate various components of the virus. The capsid and protein structures are 3D-printed using PLA bioplastic, the viral membrane is cultivated from mycelium grown on wood waste, and internal conductive parts are crafted from electro-agar. Colored gelatin represents the cytoplasmic environment, providing both visual appeal and electroconductivity.
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE
Each part of the model is associated with custom-designed sounds that reflect the biological functions of the corresponding viral components. Touching different elements activates these sounds, allowing visitors to experience the virus's inner workings through auditory feedback, thereby enhancing understanding through multisensory interaction.
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE
Each part of the model is associated with custom-designed sounds that reflect the biological functions of the corresponding viral components. Touching different elements activates these sounds, allowing visitors to experience the virus's inner workings through auditory feedback, thereby enhancing understanding through multisensory interaction.
THE EXHIBITION
Presented at the Natural History Museum of Milan, the installation invites visitors to embark on a journey into the nanoscopic world of viruses. Through this immersive experience, the project demonstrates the potential of design to bridge the gap between scientific research and public comprehension, fostering a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of viral biology.
THE EXHIBITION
Presented at the Natural History Museum of Milan, the installation invites visitors to embark on a journey into the nanoscopic world of viruses. Through this immersive experience, the project demonstrates the potential of design to bridge the gap between scientific research and public comprehension, fostering a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of viral biology.