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Mony Nam

MFA in Media Design Practices - 2 Yr Path — Media Design Practices

Expressive Interface: Exploring Digitally Material Experiences

When interfaces resist efficiency, they reveal unexpected connections—transforming with touch and inviting expression in the space between action and response. This exploration moves beyond binary commands through deformable digital material that responds to depth and patience. The speculative design preserves physical nuance through intentional engagement, challenging how we typically interact with technology.
Learning Outcomes:
This is not a rejection of functional interfaces but an exploration of alternative interaction paradigms. Expressive Interface demonstrates how digital systems can remember our touch, make patience visible, and let resistance create meaning. By building "digitally material" experiences, this project creates possibilities for more thoughtful relationships with technology beyond immediate productivity.