Come and see how I perform differently across different platforms

SWITCHING VERSIONS

A sleek, nearly bezel-less laptop lies open on a matte black desk, its screen split into three vivid windows showing distinct interface themes: a minimalist monochrome calendar, a neon-saturated gaming dashboard, and a soft pastel social feed. Around it, three different smartphones rest on geometric coasters, each lock screen glowing with a unique color palette and icon style. Cool, diffused daylight from a large unseen window washes across the scene, creating gentle reflections on the metallic surfaces. Shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field, the laptop is in sharp focus while the edges of the desk fade into soft blur. The mood is sophisticated and contemplative, emphasizing photographic realism with a clean, modern aesthetic that highlights the contrast of multiple digital identities on one surface.

Theory Studio

Exploring the ideas and studies that inform how Switching Versions understands digital selfhood.

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Why Research Shapes This Project

This project grew from media studies, psychology, and digital culture research on how we perform identity online. I translate those theories into interactive stories that reveal how platforms, algorithms, and audiences subtly influence the versions we present.

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An array of floating, semi-transparent browser windows appears hovering above a dark, reflective glass table, each window showing a different interface style: a dense analytics dashboard, a minimal blog layout, a vibrant video platform, and a monochrome code editor. The background is a softly blurred, modern interior with subtle geometric wall patterns in muted tones. A single spotlight from above casts crisp yet gentle highlights on the glass surface, creating mirrored reflections of the interfaces. Photographed from a low angle, the composition emphasizes depth as the windows recede into the distance, with a shallow depth of field keeping the closest panes sharp. The mood is quietly futuristic and sophisticated, rendered in photographic realism with a restrained color palette that underscores the complexity of digital identity.
On a smooth concrete surface, four different smartphones are arranged in a precise diagonal line, each screen displaying a stylized mask icon in varying aesthetics: a flat minimalist outline, a glitchy neon version, a soft gradient silhouette, and a stark black-and-white wireframe. Around each phone, faint, colored halos subtly blend into one another, symbolizing overlapping personas. Soft, overcast window light from the left creates diffuse illumination and delicate shadows to the right of each device. Captured from directly above in a carefully balanced, symmetrical composition, the image has sharp focus across the frame. The mood is conceptual and introspective, with a photographic, gallery-style presentation that visually explores the idea of wearing different digital masks across platforms while maintaining a clean, modern sophistication.

Sources, Credits, Further Reading

Browse the key books, articles, talks, and digital projects that inspired Switching Versions. Each citation includes links where possible, so you can follow the research trail and dive deeper into digital identity, self-presentation, and platform cultures.

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