Reveal: Intimate Exposure in the Digital Age

Reveal contains a kinetic wearable and a social media website to highlight privacy issues in the digital age. The wearable changes shape, revealing more of the wearer's body, as users engage with social media posts, raising awareness of the boundaries of privacy in a connected world and the need for responsible online interactions.

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Abstract

Nowadays, digital interconnectedness blurs the lines between public and private. "Reveal: Intimate Exposure in the Digital Age" physicalizes and visualizes this issue. At its core, Reveal asks: What are the consequences of our online behaviors and interactions? By blending technology with social commentary, Reveal aims to make people think and inspire positive change. Reveal contains a kinetic wearable and a social media website. The wearable changes shape, revealing more of the wearer's body, as audiences engage with social media posts. By combining this with audio podcasts, the project aims to physicalize data exposure and the tangible impacts of intangible information. It raises awareness of the boundaries of privacy in a connected world and the importance of balancing online engagement with personal privacy. However, Reveal is not just about spectacle; it's about starting important conversations. Using podcasts, Reveal explores the complexities of online privacy - beyond posts, other personal information, for example, private conversations, can be revealed. Thus, it emphasizes the need for responsible online behavior in an age where our digital lives are increasingly exposed. Beyond academia, Reveal resonates with a wide audience grappling with digital ethics. Its exploration of privacy boundaries speaks to everyone navigating the complexities of online connectivity. As a result, it's a call to action for society to rethink its relationship with technology and privacy. In essence, Reveal inspires audiences to confront the realities of our digital lives - online vulnerability. Through its accessible approach and thought-provoking message, Reveal challenges us to reimagine our relationship with technology and embrace a future where privacy and digital empowerment coexist harmoniously.

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