'Faith Condition' by Lukas Franciszkiewicz is an experiment revolving around the evolution of tradition and religion in face of growing technological dependence.
Franciszkiewicz's website describes him as "subversive product-based designer and researcher, experimenting in the fields of speculative interaction design." Playing off the sense of security and confidence that individuals feel towards their electronic devices, 'Faith Condition' exposes society's reliance on automated functions and digital interactions.
One of the sculptures in this collection is a mounted camera attached to a cord that the user places on a pedestal which they then kneel down upon in a ritualistic manner. The experience combines traditional religious-based practices with modern technological dependency. According to the artist, the interaction encourages individuals to question just "how does implicit trust in technological products changes our behaviour and moral?"
Digitalized Religious Practices
'Faith Condition' by Lukas Franciszkiewicz Challenges Digital Need
Trend Themes
1. Technological Dependencies - The rise in dependence on technology disrupts traditional practices, creating opportunities for innovative solutions.
2. Blending Tradition and Technology - As traditional practices are being displaced by technology, opportunities exist to blend the two in novel ways.
3. Speculative Interaction Design - The field of speculative interaction design presents opportunities to experiment with novel and unconventional forms of technology.
Industry Implications
1. Religious Services - With the rise of digital religious practices and technological dependencies, traditional religious services and organizations can leverage technology to adapt and innovate.
2. Product Design - As consumers increasingly rely on technology, innovative product design can be used to create digital solutions that seamlessly blend into traditional practices.
3. Art and Culture - The intersection of art and technology presents opportunities to explore the impact of technological dependencies on cultural practices and norms.