'derweil' is an interactive video installation correlating time, space and big data to provide tailor-made instructions on how to get lost.

Materials: Google Directions and Street View APIs, JavaScript, NW.js, cables.gl, Involt, Arduino IDE, computers, thermal paper, plastic, metals, wood.

A large black panel displays a circular image of a scenic lakeside view on the left, while on the right, a minimalist clock shows the time. Below the panel, a continuous strip of printed paper extends downward, and the entire setup is placed on wooden pallets in an industrial setting, with blurred background elements hinting at a workshop. A large black panel displays a circular image of a scenic lakeside view on the left, while on the right, a minimalist clock shows the time. Below the panel, a continuous strip of printed paper extends downward, and the entire setup is placed on wooden pallets in an industrial setting, with blurred background elements hinting at a workshop.
A man and a woman, along with a young girl, are interacting with a large, black display featuring two circular screens. The woman, wearing glasses and a long-sleeved shirt, is watching the girl as she touches one of the screens, which shows a clock. The man, dressed in a black t-shirt and carrying a backpack, stands nearby, observing the activity. The setting has exposed brick walls and visible greenery, creating an inviting atmosphere. A man and a woman, along with a young girl, are interacting with a large, black display featuring two circular screens. The woman, wearing glasses and a long-sleeved shirt, is watching the girl as she touches one of the screens, which shows a clock. The man, dressed in a black t-shirt and carrying a backpack, stands nearby, observing the activity. The setting has exposed brick walls and visible greenery, creating an inviting atmosphere.

derweil at the 48h Neukölln Arts Festival 2017.

A man in a black hoodie with the word "GAP" printed in blue examines a small receipt while standing in a lively outdoor café setting. In the background, several people are seated at tables, with greenery and warm daylight contributing to a casual, social atmosphere. A woman in a green jacket is partially visible in the foreground. A man in a black hoodie with the word "GAP" printed in blue examines a small receipt while standing in a lively outdoor café setting. In the background, several people are seated at tables, with greenery and warm daylight contributing to a casual, social atmosphere. A woman in a green jacket is partially visible in the foreground.
A person holds a travel itinerary printed on white paper, featuring travel details in German, including times and directions for public transportation in Berlin. In the background, a circular window shows a grassy field outside. A person holds a travel itinerary printed on white paper, featuring travel details in German, including times and directions for public transportation in Berlin. In the background, a circular window shows a grassy field outside.
Two children are interacting with a large, black, interactive display on a wooden pallet. One child, with messy blonde hair, is leaning over the display, gazing thoughtfully at its features, while the other child, with longer brown hair and dressed in a green shirt with an owl graphic, stands nearby, looking down. The display features a large circular window showing an image and a smaller blue circular gauge with a needle, indicating some form of measurement. The background includes a window and a brick wall, suggesting an outdoor area. Two children are interacting with a large, black, interactive display on a wooden pallet. One child, with messy blonde hair, is leaning over the display, gazing thoughtfully at its features, while the other child, with longer brown hair and dressed in a green shirt with an owl graphic, stands nearby, looking down. The display features a large circular window showing an image and a smaller blue circular gauge with a needle, indicating some form of measurement. The background includes a window and a brick wall, suggesting an outdoor area.
A partially assembled black box with two large circular openings sits on a wooden table, covered with a blue cloth. In the background, various tools and a blender are visible on a shelf, along with other items. The workspace has wooden floors and a bright, well-lit atmosphere. A partially assembled black box with two large circular openings sits on a wooden table, covered with a blue cloth. In the background, various tools and a blender are visible on a shelf, along with other items. The workspace has wooden floors and a bright, well-lit atmosphere.
A cluttered room with wooden flooring features a large monitor displaying two circular images—one showing a street scene and the other a clock. In the foreground, various crumpled papers scattered on the floor contrast with a black flip-flop. A wooden support beam and several cables are visible, alongside a small black device on an adjacent chair. A colorful scarf hangs from the beam, adding to the overall messy aesthetic of the space. A cluttered room with wooden flooring features a large monitor displaying two circular images—one showing a street scene and the other a clock. In the foreground, various crumpled papers scattered on the floor contrast with a black flip-flop. A wooden support beam and several cables are visible, alongside a small black device on an adjacent chair. A colorful scarf hangs from the beam, adding to the overall messy aesthetic of the space.
A series of four circular and rectangular compositions set against a dark background. The left side features a round image of a mountainous landscape with a winding road, shown in two variations, one with a clock overlay indicating time. On the right, two circular clock designs are displayed without background imagery, each featuring clock hands in different positions. The overall color palette is predominantly gray and black, emphasizing a minimalist design. A series of four circular and rectangular compositions set against a dark background. The left side features a round image of a mountainous landscape with a winding road, shown in two variations, one with a clock overlay indicating time. On the right, two circular clock designs are displayed without background imagery, each featuring clock hands in different positions. The overall color palette is predominantly gray and black, emphasizing a minimalist design.

Studies for the design of the box.

A drone is flying above a green landscape with fields and a river visible below. A circular boundary is superimposed on the image, indicating a limit for the drone's operational range. The text "TOO FAR" is displayed on a blue line extending towards the edge of the circle, suggesting the drone is outside its permissible distance. The sky is partly cloudy, adding depth to the scene. A drone is flying above a green landscape with fields and a river visible below. A circular boundary is superimposed on the image, indicating a limit for the drone's operational range. The text "TOO FAR" is displayed on a blue line extending towards the edge of the circle, suggesting the drone is outside its permissible distance. The sky is partly cloudy, adding depth to the scene.
A sunny backyard scene featuring three people seated at a table on green grass. Two women are engaged in conversation, while an older man is facing away from the camera. The table is covered with a colorful cloth, and a water bottle sits on it. Surrounding the area are lush trees and a building partially covered in ivy. In the corner, text displays technical warnings and statistics related to a Google Maps API, timestamped at 03:07:20. A sunny backyard scene featuring three people seated at a table on green grass. Two women are engaged in conversation, while an older man is facing away from the camera. The table is covered with a colorful cloth, and a water bottle sits on it. Surrounding the area are lush trees and a building partially covered in ivy. In the corner, text displays technical warnings and statistics related to a Google Maps API, timestamped at 03:07:20.

derweil was possible thanks to a Google 'hack' I found – they certainly sensed what I was doing and did complain about suspicious traffic and missing API keys, but they were nice enough to not block me.