TakeASide

Two locations, one experience

TakeASide connects visitors at two different locations through live video. They receive subtly different versions of a question and vote by physically choosing a side. Afterwards, a QR code reveals how framing may have influenced their answers.

My contribution

An interface without buttons

Visitors use their own bodies as the interface. Waving starts the experience, while their position in front of the camera determines their vote. MediaPipe translates these movements into digital interactions. My focus was making this physical interaction feel natural.

The challenge of real-time interaction

Live video, camera detection, voting sessions and visual feedback had to work together at the right moment. Managing states, overlays and timing was particularly challenging. By repeatedly testing and refining the different phases, we worked towards a more stable and understandable experience.

What I learned

I learned the importance of breaking complex interactions into smaller parts and testing them early. When technical components depend heavily on one another, clear communication and agreements within the team are essential. This project gave me valuable experience in developing, debugging and refining real-time interactive systems.