至/Zhi: A Walk in Virtual Space

Designed by Jialun Wang and Hongjie Chen, 至/Zhi emerges as a real-time, online virtual world that weaves an unending expedition, seamlessly transitioning from embarkation to departure. The essence of "至/Zhi," a Chinese character denoting "to arrive," encapsulates our modern state of ceaseless movement across geographical realms and life statuses—a perpetual wanderer within the digital anthropocene's fabric. 至/Zhi revives the subtle contours of personal evolution through the designers' own narratives, presenting a milieu of symbolic metaphors that beckons participants to introspect their unique journeys and engage in shared interaction. The artists' talk is scheduled for September 22, 2023, at 8:30 PM (GMT). More information on https://gallondesign.com/Zhi-1 About Gallon Design: Gallon Design was founded by two international designers, Jialun Wang and Hongjie Chen, focusing on typography and design research. Their creative pursuits center on exploring the intricate relationship between typography and vernacular culture across physical and digital domains. Their design philosophy cultivates innovative intersections between language and culture, the nuanced journey of encoding and decoding, and the dynamic interplay between modality and semiosis. For desktop entry: https://www.spatial.io/s/Zhi-Zhi-64d00e484d4710ef26ea9be2?share=2898129440994129247 For VR entry, please download at https://www.spatial.io/download