Cyrus Johnson Design

 
Cyrus Johnson 
Design


Hi, I’m Cyrus! Currently, I am a Junior at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts studying Interactive Media with interests in UX and design research. In terms of my background, I began my academic career as a Graphic Design major, but transferred into NYU’s Interactive Media program, after discovering a passion for the intersection of art and technology. 

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Cube Lamp



Cube Lamp is a sculptural lighting project constructed from interlocking acrylic pieces. Inspired by scandinavian design, the project explores simplistic form and practical functionality.

Materials:

  1. Acrylic
  2. Machine Screw + Blot

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Portal To The Sea Lamp



Portal to the Sea Lamp is an interactive lighting project that explores how motion and illumination can be infused. Constructed from interlocking acrylic panels that gently oscillate with the lamp, the piece introduces gentle movement with serenity. 

Materials:

  1. Acrylic
  2. Servo Motor
  3. Arduino NANO IOT
  4. MOSFET
  5. LED Strip
  6. Power Adapter

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Sunrise Lamp



Sunrise Lamp is an intuitive, contemporary desktop. The lamp uses a “Flight of Time” distance sensor to detect hand gestures, allowing the user to turn it on and adjust brightness without physical contact. By holding a hand at a chosen brightness level for three seconds, the lamp remains illuminated for 20 minutes.

Materials:

  1. Acrylic
  2. FBreadboard
  3. Arduino NANO IOT
  4. Time Of Flight (Distance Sensor)
  5. Circular LED Panel

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Bloom



Bloom is a experimental paper-based artwork created with charcoal, that explores organic growth. The composition aims to evoke the unfolding of petals and natural plant-like material.

Materials:

  1. Pastel Charocal 
  2. Recycled Paper


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Bowie


Inspired by David Redfern’s depictions of Bowie, “Bowie” translates his original portraits into a series of simplified, high-contrast vector forms. Presented in multiple color variations, the piece explores how different palettes can shift tone and perception. 

Mediums:

  1. Adobe Illustrator 
  2. Adobe Photoshop

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Octo



Modeled in Blender, Octo uses several different modifiers, sculpting tools, and shaders to create a octopus-like creature.

Medium:

  1. Blender




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Spiraling In Space



“Spiraling In Space” is a exploration of social anxiety. The piece explores the dizzying and conflicting effects that come from public environments.



Mediums:

  1. Adobe Photoshop
  2. Adobe Illustrator




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