Reminds me of a mini-course I took on sound design. Lots of exercises in trying to squeeze expression out of a limited palette. Not too different from LEDs, but of course we have different cultural references for audio. Neat subject.
replyI hate how many cars I see these days with windows so tinted that eye contact and waves are impossible.
replyIt feels dangerous to be unable to see the driver through their side window (eg. 4-way stop eye contact on who goes)
Agreed! It's a small but satisfying interaction to have that coordination and unspoken communication with other drivers at a 4-way stop.
replyI've taught my kids when crossing the street to make eye contact with drivers to make sure they see you. Drivers with smartphones unfortunately add to the challenge.