Karin and Karin Anders

WHAT This project explores the potential of humanbot collaborations. Through projections and podcasts a speculative scenario unfolds, in which designer Karin Fischnaller teams up with her synthetic alter ego: the design bot Karin Anders. WHY Together they investigate how technology will influence the design profession. Karin is in need of somebody who supports and reflects on her work: is her artificial companion up to the job? HOW Karin’s newborn digital colleague is not a design tool, but an equal partner that can complement her and vice versa. She has built an installation that introduces her personal bot and offers a platform for discussion: step into the circle to hear what various experts have to say on the matter.