Wednesday, December 7, 2011

James Bridle's Talk “Waving at the machines” at Web Directions South 2011

James Bridle's Talk “Waving at the machines” at Web Directions South 2011:


James Bridle's keynote from Web Directions South 2011 (Transcript.)



Beginning with a picture of a cupcake stand that is pixelated rather than printed in gingham or something more obvious, Bridle considers the allure of 8-bit designs, "augmented reality made physical" like Dear Photograph, the architecture of data centers, biometrics, Street View as a historical record, and iPhone photography. Especially thoughtful near the end, considering ways we might coexist with bots in the digital realm. A thorough look at the contemporary "robot-readable" design aesthetic.


Previously: The New Aesthetic




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