Creative Experiments | Hiren Kangad

Hiren builds weird stuff so you don’t have to. (But you’ll want to.)

Dance.ai

AI Experiment - 2024

Machine learning exploration of movement patterns and algorithmic choreography

5 Stages of Grief

Creative Coding - 2017

Interactive geometric interpretation exploring emotional states through abstract visual metaphors

36 Days of Type

Typography Experiment - 2019

Daily 3D typeface generation using WebGL and procedural design techniques

The Help Tribute

Fan Art - 2018

WebGL recreation of iconic movie message paying homage to storytelling through code

Disaster Tourism

Speculative Design - 2021

Unity3D simulation exploring future scenarios and human adaptation to climate change

Face Detection Lab

ML5 Experiment - 2020

Real-time face mixing and manipulation using machine learning libraries

Follow Me Camera

Arduino + ML5 - 2021

Hardware-software hybrid creating responsive camera tracking system

50 Shaders Challenge

Daily Practice - 2022

50-day creative coding challenge exploring GLSL shader programming techniques

Live Performance

NYU Project - 2022

Audio-visual performance piece combining real-time visuals with live sound manipulation

Leap Motion Gaming

Alternative Input - 2014

Hand gesture gaming experiments transforming Leap Motion into game controller

Sign Language Translator

Accessibility Tech - 2013

Gesture recognition system converting sign language to text using Leap Motion

Virtual Dressing Room

Kinect Experiment - 2019

Body tracking and cloth simulation experiments for virtual try-on experiences

Mixing p5 | ml5 | Blender

Creative Coding - 2020

Interactive geometric interpretation exploring emotional states through abstract visual metaphors

Sun-Light Demo

Architectural Tool - 2013

Real-time sun position simulator for architectural lighting and shadow analysis