Drops in Ethernity

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Do

Objective

Simplify a complex computational model on the web. Increase the user's sensorial experience when interacting in virtual space.

Motivation

Embracing technology, I find myself familiar with the medium's intricacies. In this work, I hope to familiarize users with what takes place behind the screen.

Know

Solution

Using the traceroute function as a seed, the endless network of computers that make up the internet is manifested through the playback of an echo generated dynamically with Action Script 3.

Result

The project website allows users to gauge their distance from the destination web server through an audible echo.

Feel

Experience

While technical aspects remain hidden from visitors, the resonating echo unmasks the instantaneous character of the internet. The interaction begins to emphasize the medium's scale.