Rui Madeira | Computational Design

Welcome to Ruim
I’m an independent computational designer creating and developing unique and playful interactive environments. By using programming languages and custom software as the main building blocks for my work I create surprising and innovative installations, where illustrative visuals interact with mediums ranging from physical interfaces to computer vision systems.
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Contact
Email: info@ruim.pt
Phone: (+351) 916152806

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Working on…
• Interactive Projection Mapping at Igreja da Misericórdia, Penafiel
• Interactive installation by O Cubo involving generative fishes
• Multimedia show at São Jorge Castle, Lisbon
• SoundToy application for multitouch wall at Coimbra University by SenseBloom.

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News
What i’ve been up to lately:

Call for Collaborators!!

Due to increasing demand, I'm currently looking to create a list of collaborators to work on future projects. Click here for more information.

Interactive Floor for GNR

Worked with O Cubo in creating an interactive floor for GNR as part of the celebrations for the centenary of the portuguese republic.

Projecto Arruinado

Projecto Arruinado is an interactive video installation by Tiago Cerqueira and Joana Bergano. The project consists of a projection where five scenes are displayed, several light spots, a chronometer, a flash light and a toy gun.

Interactive Systems for Performance Workshop at FATAL theatre festival

I gave a workshop entitled "Interactive Systems for Performance" as part of the FATAL theatre festival. It was organized by the cultural association O (Elemento) Indesejado and ran through five days (April 27th, 28th and 30th and May 4th and 5th) and was held at Lisbon University.

“Computational Design” Presentation at D.Dinis HighSchool

On May 7th, i gave a presentation about Computational Design at D.Dinis Highschool in Chelas, Lisbon as part of their Informatics and Multimedia Week event.

Presentation: “From Concept to Code” at Microsoft TechDays 2010

On May 21st I gave a presentation at Microsoft TechDays 2010 entitled "From Concept to Code".

Workshop + Presentation at Shift Festival

Gave a workshop and presentation with Yasmina Haryono entitled "How to Stay Soft in a World Gone Hard" at Shift Festival on April 15th and 16th.

Sound Reactive Visuals Workshop at Gear Festival

April 10th I gave a workshop on Sound Reactive Visuals at Gear Festival in Covilhã.

4:33 – John Cage Tribute

Developed a software solution to control and display multimedia content on a multi projector setup for a John Cage tribute show at Casa da Musica, Porto.

Commissioned by: Rui Horta