Company
Date Published
Author
Kyle Kelly-Yahner
Word count
375
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

At Twilio's Signal Conference, GMunk showcased a 25-foot interactive chandelier called Twilio Beacon, powered by custom LED lights, sensors, data sentiment analysis, and cameras. The chandelier responded to attendees' text messages, changing colors to reflect their emotions, creating a dynamic and immersive experience. This installation aimed to demonstrate the power of a single text message and invited participants to interact with each other through the chandelier's visual representation.