Conference Designing Spaces Motion Design
ON SITE Raum Reutlingen Thursday, May 08, 14:30

Dancing in Norms – How to Misuse MoCap Data with Generative Systems for the FMX Trailer

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has created more than 33,000 standards in the last century. These standards shape our daily movement. The project Dancing in Norms plays with their contradiction: standards are designed for us, but they also limit us. Based on an improvised dance performance, it explores ways of translating and "misusing" motion capture data. By developing generative systems for the captured dance, it transforms motion into abstract character designs. This talk examines a systematic approach to motion capture that challenges conventional applications and explores different ways of storytelling based purely on movement and abstract shapes.

More details at din-project.com.

Samuel Lewek

Samuel Lewek, Motion Designer

Research-driven art director and motion designer with a focus on abstract shapes and visual systems. Samuel holds a degree from Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and has a strong background in graphic design. He previously worked at Studio Dumbar in Rotterdam, creating bold kinetic identities with a systematic approach.

Ole Bornitz

Ole Bornitz, Motion Designer

Ole Bornitz is a motion designer specialising in design systems and procedural, data-driven work. He completed his studies in Motion Design at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. His work is known for its ability to transform complex concepts into visually engaging experiences.