3D printed, in the current age of growing cyber crime, where identity thefts, cyber bullying and stalkings are becoming more and more common, the design explores the very important concept of unrestricted data flows accorded by modern technology which often grants more access than required. A user’s nonchalance regarding data collected by a host of applications often leads to over sharing of information to the extent that nothing remains private, from the users locations and to what the he or she may be doing at that specific moment. In this daring comparison between transparency of information and actual nudity, the designer exhibits a corset with variable transparency.
Courtesy of Xeudi Chen and Pedro G.C. Oliveira
Consisting of a 3D printed flexible mesh with panels in between which represent the neighborhoods the wearer frequents, it is synced with an app which monitors data collection at same. Every time data is collected, the app causes the panel to corresponding location to pulsate to warn the user and subsequently turn more and more transparent. Thus, the analogy of personal data being akin to clothes and how unconsciously shared data leaves us more vulnerable is given life.
Madeline Brooks is a Projects Editor at Arch2O, where she has been shaping and refining architectural content since March 2024. With over a decade of experience in editorial work, she has curated, revised, and published an array of projects covering architecture, urbanism, and public space design. A graduate of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Madeline brings a strong academic foundation and a discerning editorial eye to each piece she oversees. Since joining Arch2O, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the platform’s editorial direction, with a focus on sustainability, social relevance, and cutting-edge design. Madeline excels at translating complex architectural ideas into clear, engaging stories that resonate with both industry professionals and general readers. She works closely with architects, designers, and global contributors to ensure every project is presented with clarity, depth, and compelling visual narrative. Her editorial leadership continues to elevate Arch2O’s role in global architectural dialogue.