CTRL+Play at Kidshalle
Kunsthalle Praha x PrusaLab
CTRL+Play is a new interactive installation at Kidshalle that invites visitors to play an unconventional instrument – 3D printers. Parents with children as well as curious adults can use a special controller to explore the sounds a 3D printer can produce and even compose a short piece. Alongside the sounds, the lights and movements of the printers come to life. The installation thematically connects to the building’s history as a transformation station and introduces topics such as light, sound, electricity, and movement, with the goal of intuitively engaging visitors in contemporary artistic creation and creative experimentation.
The installation was designed by digital designer Michael Rosa, a multidisciplinary creator specializing in CGI, 3D scanning, and interactive/projection solutions. The project is in collaboration with PrusaLab, a hi-tech prototyping studio and makerspace under Prusa Research, which provided technological support and 3D printing capabilities. Product designer Karolína Vintrová contributed to the interior design and 3D printer-inspired construction kits.
The space is suitable for visitors from 3 years old, and the installation is accompanied by regular supporting activities and educational workshops.
