Journal

LUCY MCRAE: SPECULATING TOMORROW

Lucy McRae has a knack for predicting the future. With past projects like her Institute of Isolation eerily relevant today, she continues to explore the potential consequences of new technology.

RESEARCH PROGRAM

AT THE BORDER

Our 2019/2020 research program At The Border calls on designers to step beyond the simple dichotomies of "borders" by challenging and redrawing the lines that create contemporary boundaries, whether natural, human, or virtual.

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LILY KWONG’S FLORAL FANTASIES

Designer Lily Kwong harnesses the beauty of botany to create thought-provoking installations in urban and industrial settings.

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APOCALYPTIC FASHION

Before masks became a common sight on our streets, fashion designers were presenting garments and collections that address global crises, aiming to encourage positive change.

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DIGITAL ARCHAEOLOGY

By resurrecting lost antiquities and architectural monuments, like the Triumphal Arch of Palmyra, the Institute of Digital Archaeology is defying borders between past and present.

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IS AI THE FUTURE OF BRANDING?

ZeBrand, a Japanese startup with global connections, is able to generate a complete brand identity in minutes with an algorithm. But can it replace the human touch?