The Poetry Harp is an interactive installation commissioned by L’Oréal for the
30th Anniversary of the phrase “Because I’m Worth It”. The piece consisted of
28 cords stretched from the ceiling to the floor below, each associated with a
line of text from a poem about a woman’s worth. By plucking and pulling on the
cords, visitors could release sinuous clouds of letters and billowing ribbons,
projected on the opposite wall. The harp was a unique visual instrument that
struck a balance between legibility, aesthetic beauty, and interactivity.
The Poetry Harp was awarded Best Professional Design and Best Aesthetics by the Designing
Interactive Systems conference 2004.