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_Democratic Futures_Info

 In this project brief, I will examine the compromised transparency and privacy issues inherent in the contemporary digital voting system. The use of technology and the availability of more online resources is one of the most noticeable differences between the 1872 secret ballot act and modern voting. The invention and advancement of technology can be seen in social media and AI, particularly in their contributions to elections and politics. The most intriguing negative aspect of the contribution is how algorithms are frequently feeding voter with biased fake news and misinformation.  _Concept

The purpose of the 1872 secret ballot act was to protect the integrity and authenticity of voting.  My project investigates and visualising the potential threat technology poses to this authenticity.  Therefore I want to enlighten my audience by making them question the digital age in relation to voting system, raise question such as “Is the information I’m reading accurate? Am I being controlled and influenced?”




_Animation


_PosterThis project culminates in the creation of a poster designed for accessibility, especially at voting sites. When scanned using Artivive, the video above activates, effectively communicating my concerns regarding modern voting and the electoral system in today's digital landscape.





                       


_Gallery of A1 poster within public places



_Artivive poster in action



_Process

 This was my first storyboard with my initial ideas of how I will incorporate the ballot act box and visualize my overall message of the voting system and it’s corruption, but it eventually changed and evolved as a result of my contextual research and experimentation.




_Inspiration These images and sketches by AI-generated images of how I perceived the fluidity and transparency of the digital era, created on DALLE - 2. The sketches sparked ideas for 3D modelling and printing. The ‘Rings’ project was inspired by these AI-generated images.                                                                    




_Styleframes



_Credits
Direction
Mitesh Shantilal
Special thanks to Jodie Silsby + Ian Jackson & 
Jonas Zieher  Motion Designer          
Mitesh Shantilal 
Sculpture Technician
Jacob Johnhall & David Teager-Portman Design Media TechnicianJess Curtis
Music & Sound Design
Mitesh Shantilal
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