Copenhagen Light Fest: Interactive LED Bench Installation
Public space is most powerful when it invites people to stop, interact, and connect. For the Copenhagen Light Fest, Different Engineering designed and built an interactive bench that does exactly that — combining programmable LED lighting, spatial audio, and remote control capabilities into a piece of urban furniture that turns a public pause into a memorable experience.
The Installation
The bench was designed specifically for outdoor public installations, with a focus on durability, weather resistance, and ease of management. Its core features include:
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Programmable RGB LED arrays with hundreds of configurable light sequences.
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Integrated sound system with location-aware audio effects.
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Remote control interface allowing organizers to manage behavior from a distance.
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Robust structural design built for continuous public use in outdoor environments.
The result is an installation that responds to its environment and can be adapted in real time, from calm ambient lighting during quiet moments to dynamic, celebratory sequences during peak festival activity.
Remote-Managed Interaction
One of the key engineering challenges was enabling seamless remote management without requiring technical staff on-site. Different Engineering developed a custom control layer that allows festival organizers to adjust lighting programs, trigger sound effects, and modify behavior remotely via a simple interface — giving event managers full creative control without engineering overhead.
From Turin to Copenhagen
The project represents Different Engineering's ability to design, prototype, and deploy interactive hardware for international public events — handling the full engineering lifecycle from concept to on-site installation.
Technologies Used
Programmable LED Systems · Embedded Audio · Remote Control Architecture · Outdoor Hardware Design · Public Installation Engineering · IoT Control