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What happens, if two species that have never interacted before are now going to encounter due to anthropocentrically changed climatic circumstances? . The project “First Encounters” tells the stories of species that meet for the very first time, due to climate-change induced range shifts. The installation visualizes possible consequences that travel through local and global

“Nature Guardian” is an activistic performance that questions anthropocentric worldviews and how to use our body in this increasing self-centred world to serve other living organisms? . The human body is covered in biodegradable fabrics which are interwoven with plant-seeds. When exposed to natural conditions like precipitation or other forms of humidity the materials transform,

Today’s world feels increasingly hectic leaving us with less time for introspection and for mentally caring about ourselves. This leads to a sense of disconnection and loss of our true selves. . To address this deficit EUPNEA was created — an interactive installation that is meant to help people find a deeper connection to themselves

The nearly constant use of social media increases the amount of attention regarding one’s aesthetic appearance. Along with this comes a very comparing and self critical view of the outward appearances especially among young people. . The project “Re-Owning your Skin” addresses this problem with a series of garments. Through the use of optical illusions

Entrance exams are coming up! 👾 Due to the ongoing pandemic the Angewandte is adapting the procedures for applications. The digital registration and portfolio upload for the Design Investigations department will be from 12th – 28th (12.00 am)January 2022 via the central registration tool of the University of Applied Arts Vienna. https://application.uni-ak.ac.at The entrance exam

Existing modes of consciousness have failed to find answers and people are living in a constant state of disconnect – from nature and other humans. How can artificial intelligence solve these problems for you? . AIME is the first AI enabled wellness device that presents you with the opportunity to deeply explore and expand your

Contemporary knowledge is faceted, iridescent and omnipresent. It inhabits a fluid shared space, containing and diffracting countless truths of different weight. The way knowledge is steered constitutes our world, what is a fact and a reality. . Deep Dive is a documentary project telling a story of several deep sea species inhabiting the depth of

As humans, we are constantly striving to become better. However, we also need encouragement, support and guidance in our individual journeys towards self-improvement. But how do we choose what is best for us, when we are bombarded by thousands of poorly qualified self-improvement coaches selling their wares in a busy market?. . Rather than relying

‘Pillow Talk – Technology for Awkward Questions’ are four devices to encourage conversations about Sex Education. We are very bad at talking about sex. Technology and sex are already incredibly connected, we rather google our most intimate private questions and concerns than talk to family and friends. Sex education is important because it is fundamentally

Although it would have environmental advantages, many people find the thought of eating insects repulsive. To move insect food in a familiar environment, the cliche-heavy show-cooking experience ‘La Nourriture du Futur’ was invented. The chef creates a show for the customers and prepares seven different meals – all containing insects – on a custom-made cooking