Test/Break - Imaginary Museums & Immersive Dreams with Lee Kim & AUTUMNLIN

The May 20th edition of Test/Break will feature new works by Lee Kim and AUTUMNLIN. (see full details below). *Featured Image by AUTUMNLIN

Test/Break is a monthly prototyping series by Columbia DSL. Join us as we delve into an array of projects in different stages of development. Test/Break offers a platform for creatives to explore groundbreaking forms and functions of storytelling. We focus on projects that push the boundaries of narrative possibilities, leveraging emerging technologies like AI, AR, VR, and IoT as well as web-pervasive technologies. It's a unique opportunity for virtual creators, fostering collaboration and experimenting with participatory methods of interaction. After each prototyping session, we open the floor for engaging conversations that unveil the secrets of creative practice. Don't miss out on this exciting journey of innovation and storytelling!

Lee Kim's project description
Design Dream Lab will be hosting a visit to an imaginary museum: Museum of Our Traces (MOOT) during Test/Break session (Hybrid)

During the visit to the MOOT, the participants will be guided to explore what it means to be human through imagination, self reflection, and collective empathy. The imaginary museum will be activated by traces of our shared stories and creative expression. Digital Chalk board will be used to collect the traces.

About the Artist
Lee is a designer thinker, an engineer, and also a certified Lego Serious Play facilitator. She founded a community innovation lab- Design Dream Lab where anyone with a giving heart can create an impact and dream of a better future. Lee loves building and fostering creativity through everyday experiences and finds joy in connecting dots with other fun-loving and joyful human beings.

AUTUMNLIN project description
I believe that we can use the immersive quality of dreams as a way to discover authentic storytelling. I use intuitive methods to explore technology in my work, unearthing the stories I am compelled to tell but have difficulty saying out loud. This workshop will use methods of finding poetry within our own stories, AI-generated imagery, projection, and group-created textile environments/sounds to explore the stories/emotions that can connect us but are challenging to say alone.

About the Artist
AUTUMNLIN is a fashion designer, textiles x technology instructor, and doctoral student at Columbia University, Teachers College. Her research uses dreams and intuition to explore personal/cultural narratives through immersive experiences.

AUTUMNLIN is known for her innovative zipper work in film, television, advertising, and music videos/performances. She was one of the top three designers on Rihanna's Styled to Rock, where she was mentored by Pharrell Williams. Her clients/publications include Cher, Kylie Minogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue. She has shown her work at New York Fashion Week, Altaroma, IAAC Atelier Barcelona, RAW Los Angeles, MIT@Boston Fashion Week, and Philadelphia Fashion Week.