Digital Matter

The convergence between the physical and digital worlds is reshaping our reality, blurring boundaries and expanding the possibilities of design. Visionary designs and scenarios are now possible thanks to tools such as digital manufacturing, making the production of objects accessible to all. Technologies such as 3D modelling and artificial intelligence make it possible to easily turn an idea into a tangible reality, and video games can be used as a narrative and spatial medium to increase our imagination and ability to experiment.

In addition to all this, the mass generation of data made possible by mobile technologies turns our daily actions into valuable sources of information, which is vital for city Planning and the creation of new digital maps that reveal hidden aspects of urban life.

This digital revolution comes at a cost. The Technology industry accounts for 10% of the world's electricity consumption and is responsible for almost 4% of global CO2 emissions, a high environmental cost. In view of this, designing at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds challenges us to find new possibilities while encouraging us to reflect critically on the material impact of technology and find more sustainable alternatives.