CTRL+ALT+Exist
imagining Human Cultures Rooted in Virtuality
At its core is the concept of augmented presence: a hybrid mode of existence in which physical and digital realities merge inseparably. The project speculates this will be the standard mode of being in 2050.
The project combines theory on digital bodies with speculative creation of digital entities that embody alternative identity models beyond anthropocentrism. It explores how designers can use AI technology responsibly and thoughtfully to challenge and deconstruct traditional body ideals and gender norms, making deliberate design decisions that shape new digital identities.
As a critical contribution to design research, it calls for a rethinking of digital design as a cultural, aesthetic, and ethical practice.
