Kinect Drawing Tool

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Kinect Drawing Tool

This project involved the creation of an interactive drawing tool for an immersive experience at Ivan Guaderrama art gallery. The installation was developed in TouchDesigner and utilized the Kinect 2.0 sensor, allowing users to control two brushes using their hand positions.

Drawing Tool Demo

UI and controls

The user interface and controls were designed with ease of use in mind.

To activate a brush, the user holds the lasso gesture for one second. An activity indicator and timer are positioned at the bottom of the screen, with a one-second delay to prevent accidental activation of the brushes.

Brush Activation Indicator

Users can enter the switch menu by holding their right hand closed. Within this menu, they can choose the shape of the brush and the type of color they prefer – either dynamic (random) or static. The type of the brush can be changed by moving the hand up and down, while the color is changed by moving the hand left or right. The switch menu appears at the center of the screen, and brushes are inactive while the menu is open.

Switch Menu

In static color mode, the user can choose the color by holding their left hand closed and moving it forward or backward. The chosen color is displayed at the top of the screen.

Color Choosing

To reset the drawing, the user must hold both hands closed for two seconds. A reset indicator and timer appear at the top of the screen to confirm the reset.