Poem Puzzle
Interaction
Techniques & Concepts
Storytelling
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Instructor Notes:
Introduction
The Poem Puzzle presents a jumble of words that appear meaningless at first. When the viewer presses a button on the poster, LEDs begin to illuminate specific words in a set sequence. By following the highlighted words, the viewer uncovers the poem’s hidden meaning.
Materials
Electronics
Button
LED Strip
Supplies
Semi Translucent Poster Board
Paint
Foam
Circuit Assembly
Code
Subcomponents
Button
Artists covered the button with foam and decorated it to look like a balloon with a smiley face, fitting the themes of childhood and nostalgia.
LED Strips
The LED strips are mounted on the back of the board using extenders, and the highlighted words are controlled by separating them into arrays, as seen in the code.
