The cover that judges you

A prototype for the 2015 annual of the Art Directors Club Netherlands. A book full of great creative work that has been judged and awarded.

That’s why I created a book cover that only unlocks when you approach it without any judgement.

How it works

My aim was to create a book cover that is human and approachable-hi-tech. If you approach the book, the face recognition system picks up your face and starts scanning it for signs of “judgement”. If you’re over excited or your face shows a sceptical expression, the book will stay locked. But if your expression is neutral (no judgement) the system will send an audio-pulse to the Arduino and the book will unlock itself.

I often worry about my scepticism and judgement getting in my way of amazement. Judgement should never hinder relentless enthusiasm of seeing things for the first time.

by - Thijs Biersteker –



In collaboration with: ThisPageCanNotBeFound, Marlies Olbertijn and Adrien Jeanjean.

Film : http://youtu.be/2gzHpfhA6Zk Download the film and photos here: http://we.tl/mPEHiaa3kj

Contact Email: thijs.biersteker@gmail.com Mobile: +31 642 663 650