Human_Drone_Markers seeks to take a metaphorical approach to simulate the experience of monitoring and searching. The project utilises real data to explore the emotional experiences of migratory movements and the implications of mass surveillance. The project prompts political reflection on the implications of mass surveillance. Simultaneously, it targets audiences who takes interest in the critical issue of humanitarian concerns.
To initiate the search of missing migrants and thereby reveal the concealed data, participants will be recognised as ‘drones’. Participants will be invited to walk over the canvas to mediate this interaction. Subsequently, they will engage in the task of actively searching for coordinate points and the number of missing or deceased migrants. During this process, an SOS sound signal is generated, serving as a guide that gradually increases in volume as participants get closer to a specific coordinate.The goal here is to demonstrate spatial awareness – the understanding of one’s surroundings, as well as auditory navigation – the ability to navigate by relying on auditory cues and sound direction
Interactive & Experiential Design, Data Visualisation, Missing Migrants CSV dataset, Object Detection, p5.js
