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The shift to a locked-in world has accelerated the acceptance of identity as distinct from physical body or place. We still want to communicate, socialize, and play during this time but have only a digital version to offer. Those constraints are forcing new expressions of selfhood. This is in stark contrast to the masked, distant, de-individuated p... See more

Today, virtual worlds are microcosms of the physical world. Eventually, the two will bleed into one another. This is already starting to happen:

Introducing Figma for fashion design: Marvelous Designer, The Fabricant, and Clo 3D. These tools leverage 3D technology and allow brands to design, prototype, and ship their collections digitally. They eliminate waste (cost-savings) and enable design, pattern-making, merchandising, and styling teams to work more harmoniously. Emilio Pucci and Theor... See more

The Internet and its extensions become a realm of imaginings, visions and fictionings of self. As we traverse the clarinet (the web available to us), we start seeing the digital ether littered with new species. Sure, for many these might be aesthetics, TikTok trends or waves of escapism. However, with individuals creating, embodying and manifesting... See more