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Jakob Kudsk Steensen: Dreaming up a digital swamp

20 Aug 2021 10 min read Jakob Kudsk Steensen

Danish-born, New York-based artist Jakob Kudsk Steensen blends gaming technology, environmental research, and immersive art to create Berl-Berl, a massive digital installation at Berlin's Halle am Berghain exploring the city's swampy origins.

Darlene Barahona: Narrative design and the path (not) taken

15 Jul 2021 11 min read Darlene Barahona

Drawing from anthropology, screenwriting, and real-world experiences, narrative designer Darlene Barahona crafts interactive worlds that blend cultural understanding with compelling character design.

A.M. Darke: Games interrogate and explore power dynamics

09 Jul 2021 15 min read game design

Critical game-maker A.M. Darke examines the intersection of power, race, and interactive media through projects like 'Ye or Nay?' and the Open Source Afro Hair Library, challenging conventional gaming narratives while fostering meaningful dialogue about representation.

Jose Sanchez: Game as a dialogue

25 Jun 2021 14 min read Architecture

Chilean architect Jose Sanchez blends the worlds of architecture and gaming through his studio Plethora Project, creating innovative city simulators that emphasize sustainability, community care, and participatory design.

Lauren Eckert: Between craft and computer

23 Jun 2021 10 min read digital art

Artist Lauren Eckert bridges the physical and digital worlds through her innovative metalwork and jewelry designs, drawing inspiration from video games, religious art, and science fiction to create pieces that transcend traditional craftsmanship.