Privacy is a fundamental human need, often compromised in our digital age. 'Patterned Privacy' reimagines data security through the lens of traditional Gambian patterns. Encrypted data is fragmented into physical 'Data Shards.' Owners control these fragments, arranging them in specific geometric patterns to reconstruct their complete information. This tangible, decentralized approach offers a thought-provoking alternative to complex digital systems, exploring a future where individuals hold the literal pieces of their digital selves. This project's narrative seeks to reconstruct trust within a broken system, finding power in the tangible.
The collapse has fragmented society. Trust in large institutions and digital networks has eroded. Communities have reorganized, valuing localized control and resilient systems. Traditional skills have been revived. Technology persists, mostly scavenged and repurposed, but connectivity is unreliable. Dependence on centralized infrastructures has diminished. People are resourceful survivors. Strong communal bonds, traditional craftsmanship, and suspicion of external authority define this new, decentralized and tangible-focused world.
This project explores a tangible response to escalating digital vulnerabilities. By grounding data security in physical objects and patterns, it challenges the assumption that technology must be complex and opaque. Consider the implications of unchecked data centralization. What if the key to future security lies in embracing older systems?
Inspired by geometric patterns in Gambian textiles and architecture, and fueled by the interplay between technology and traditional practices, Jallow rigorously deconstructs digital privacy. Cultural influences shape the design, promoting community-based, tangible data control. The Data Shard concept emerged from iterative sketching, translating complex data structures into visual patterns. Jallow's process involves detailed scenario-building and prototype refinement, documented meticulously in design journals, ensuring the work challenges conventional digital security paradigms and offers a locally-grounded, human-centered approach.
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2024: Major data breaches highlight vulnerabilities in centralized data storage.
2025: Growing distrust in tech companies fuels interest in decentralized alternatives.
2026: Smart contract failures and AI privacy detection shortcomings erode faith in digital security.
2027: Community-led initiatives exploring tangible, pattern-based data security models gain traction.
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