Benjamin Earl | Benjamin Earl

Benjamin Earl graduated from the Royal Academy of Art with a master’s degree in Non-Linear Narrative in 2019. As a designer, Earl is interested in how digital technology connects physical space with social relationships. In the development plan, the designer asks himself the question: How can digital technology promote intimacy with our social and material environment? In the coming year, Earl will work on developing skills in coding, writing, graphic design and sound design. The development plan consists of three phases. Phase 1 focusses on technical and theoretical research. During this phase, Earl will design a home-made server, participate in various courses and enrol at the School for Poetic Computation in New York. In addition, Earl will apply for supervision from Professor Matthew Fuller. In phase 2, Earl will examine various methodologies. The designer will experiment with interactive, audiovisual interfaces and explore the ideas of decentralization through conversations with fellow designers working on similar themes. Lastly, in phase 3, Earl will work on various forms of presentation, including education, a public presentation and a digital presentation. For this, he will reach out to V2 and MU Hybrid Art House.