Maker Faire Bay Area 2008
Covert Public Messages

Topic(s): Arts | Science

Tags: covert hidden message polarized light security

Location:   Dark Room   


Inspired by movies like "They Live", "The Spiderwick Chronicles" and countless spy films, I wanted to create a means of displaying information in public, that only a select few could see. To the unaided eye, the mosaic of tinted film squares seems uniform and holds no particular meaning. But when viewed though a polarized filer (or a pair of polarized sunglasses), the concealed message becomes clear.

Web site: http://jetson.googlepages.com/covertpublicmessages

Project photo.

About the Maker(s)

Robert Hermes
Weekend craftsman, builder, designer and dreamer. Admires workmanship and creativity. Likes loud noises, spontaneous combustion, and anything with power. Works primarily with wood, electronics, and food. Plays well with others.
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