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Haakonism.

Over the recent weeks I was led to a direction that spawned from the idea of the “Digital Persona”. Many of younger LGBTQ youth seek refuge online during the time of figuring out who they are. Like many others, we create a digital persona for who we may want to be view as, and this identity can take many forms in the digital realm.

It led me to exploring other possible layers of “self” and how some may be more transparent than others depending on external environments, much like a chameleon, which was an interesting link to biomimicry.

Along with the journey, the concepts I have been exploring are different ways we might be able to capture a glimpse or snap shot of a moment in time. The “Self-Reflection” idea is a mirror with camera built in surrounded by a halo of ambient hues to allow the user to adjust accordingly to how they are feeling in that moment. Eventually there would be a digital archive to look back on and see progression over time.

I’ve been very drawn to the journey that one goes on over the years. I’ve been mapping out different digital ways we collect or record those journeys and experiences.

Synergy

A geo-location based app that allows the LGBTQ community to safely explore new cites and neighborhoods, based on community created content. In order to avoid possible unsafe environments.

https://www.flinto.com/p/d29dd65c

Spectrum

A non-binary dating app for individuals that may cover many areas of the spectrum. It allows you to choose a more fluid gender expression for yourself and desired partner, matching you based on the similar coverage of the spectrum.

https://www.flinto.com/p/eb3e50d5