The e-plegona installation allows two players to create music together in three minutes, fostering emotional connection through non-verbal communication.
In e-plegona, two players create music together by sending and catching notes, naturally syncing through the pleasure and emotions that arise. Resembling jazz improvisation, it fosters a unique brain state known as ‘team flow’. This interaction challenges modern technology and shows that rich emotional experiences can arise from physical activities, highlighting the importance of human connection in a digital age.
Red Dot Award: Design Concept | Concept | Interaction, UI and User Experience
Credits
Company:
Yamaha Corporation, Japan
Team Lead:
Kazuya Washio
Designer:
Yoshihiro Katsumata
Company:
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Japan
Team Lead:
Takashi Suegami
Designer:
Teruhiro Hayashi
Design Partner:
WOW inc.
Designers:
Ko Yamamoto, Tatsuki Kondo, Shunsaku Ishinabe, Moe Goto, Rin Matsunaga, Takaaki Morita