How does response act as a medium?
Response becomes a medium once the focus shifts from the visuals and aural response to the interaction itself. Quoting Krueger, “the only aesthetic concern is the quality of the interaction.”. Hence, using sensors of high quality, capable of perceiving as much relevant and accurate user input, is an essential component to maximize the quality of interaction. GLOWFLOW took the opposite approach where they made compromises in the interaction, through adding delay, to bring more focus to the visual mood of the environment. Although they did achieve their intended effect, this compromise seemed to be the main reason for GLOWFLOW succeeding more as a kinetic sculpture than as a responsive environment.
The wide application of responsive technologies, particularly the way it can redefine our approach to education, is exciting. Such customizable and responsive environments would teach the child how to think, not the things they should memorize. Also, interaction is a more accurate way of acquiring knowledge in the real world. Due to its high customizability, the responsive medium allows for creating environments that could provoke intended interactions from users.