Karen L (she/they)

What's the definition of today: age of symbol, space, image, perception

Symbol

a shared visual language that influences perceptions and social interactions

images dominate our reality

Our experience and perception is shaped by image and representations

digital media
technology rapidly
transform
understand
interact

VISION
deeply rooted in the long history of human perception, has evolved in unprecedented ways, expanding into diverse applications. Our understanding of vision, what we see and how we sense the world, is gradually shifting from the material and physical to the virtual and intangible

would the social acts of viewing represent a transitional phase toward a future dominated by visual and neural control within a virtual realm?

essential tools for communication and understanding

transcend mere representation, embodying complex ideas, values, and cultural narratives

guiding social interactions and constructing shared meanings

digital culture <--> built upon signs that either represent or abbreviate information

Space and Dimension

Space in the material world: physical boundaries, tangible distances, and the laws of physics. These spaces are experienced directly through our senses, grounded in reality, and framed by time and location

Space in the virtual world: dissolves physical constraints and offers infinite possibilities for connection and creativity. Boundaries are fluid, constructed by digital architecture and imagination, allowing users to transcend geographic limitations

Digital interface (eg. webp pages)
experiential spaces where users can perform tasks, interact with content, or communicate, forming an environment defined by functionality and user interaction

Hyperlink and dimensionality
Each hyperlink performs as a portal collapsing distance and enabling instant transitions across digital landscapes. A virtual, non-Euclidean dimension where connections are based on logic, relevance, or intent rather than proximity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfid5DUoSBI

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