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INTERACTIVE TEA TABLE
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CHALLENGE
Exploring how interpersonal experiences in a tea shop can spark introspection and social engagement, creating moments of reflection and connection between guests while preserving the calm, contemplative atmosphere of Dobra Tea.
OPPORTUNITY
We envisioned an ambient table display that responds to the subtle behaviours of its guests. Embedded within the physical tea table, responsive digital projections react to the movement of teacups and sounds in the environment. Drawing inspiration from Dobra Tea’s culture and the ritual of tea, the experience transforms everyday gestures into evolving visual patterns, creating opportunities for reflection and connection while preserving the calm atmosphere of the space.
HOW IT WORKS
from teacup to projection
01 SENSE
Webcam
Tracks every teacup on the table by its colour.
02 PROCESS
Python
Reads the camera feed and works out where each cup is and how it moves.
03 GENERATE
p5.js
Draws responsive patterns based on the position of every cup.
04 PROJECT
The table
A projector above maps the visuals directly onto the tea table.
MOMENTS AT THE TABLE
small gestures, quiet responses
Welcome
When tea is first served, then an animation shares the tea's origin, culture and ingredients.
Proximity
When two cups are placed close together, then a flower blooms between them.
Sound
When guests are in conversation, then the pattern on the table changes colour.
Movement
When a cup slides across the table, then a trailing pattern follows behind it.
Pickup
When a guest lifts their cup to drink, then the pattern gathers toward that spot.
Resting
When a cup sits untouched for a while, then the pattern slowly drifts away from it.
VISUAL LANGUAGE
inspired by the mosaic lily
Inspired by the mosaic lily and Dobra Tea’s cultural identity, the visual language combines organic forms, flowing lines and intricate motifs. The patterns balance fluidity and structure, creating a harmonious composition that feels subtle, immersive and rooted in the natural beauty of the tea ritual.
PROCESS
[RESEARCH AT DOBRA TEA]
01 RESEARCH
Cultural studies, interviews with guests and staff, and our own time in the tea shop shaped what the table needed to do.
[STORYBOARDS]
02 INSIGHTS AND PIVOTS
Guests valued quiet and the menu was long, so we focused on ambient interactions and short stories about each tea.
[PROTOTYPES AND TESTING]
03 BUILD AND TEST
Prototypes in several mediums and rounds of user testing refined the table until it felt calm, responsive and part of the space.
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