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Murathan Biliktu

A multidisciplinary designer, and the founder of Ephemera.

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A fish out of water, without water

These groups are vital; they provide rituals and symbols, creating a framework of rules. Within these rules, we either generate new systems or contribute to existing ones. These systems are where we find, know and perceive ourselves, as long as we are human.

The Infancy of The Video Game Medium - Part I

The Infancy of The Video Game Medium - Part I

I've been reflecting on how the video game medium, despite its growth, is still in its infancy. While I remain hopeful, there's also a part of me that's deeply concerned. For example, looking back at the pioneering 3D era of the late '90s

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A Journey into the World of CRT Video Art with Jack Harrison

Jack Harrison's journey into the world of CRT video art is nothing short of inspiring. With a natural inclination towards both art and technology, Jack discovered his passion for merging the two domains to create something extraordinary and avant-garde.

Rethinking Gaming in a Perspective Inspired by Reading

Rethinking Gaming in a Perspective Inspired by Reading

Lately I've been thinking about how I spend a lot of time playing games on my handheld devices instead of my computer. This got me thinking why am I doing this? And why does it feel better than just sitting in front of a computer? And I realized

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Design is pure communication.

Although a big part of what we do involves the product and metrics, their value ultimately depends on how well we communicate within our teams. Design itself serves as a form of communication—a means to convey ideas and messages. Our design process should revolve around conveying our ideas and

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Roger Ebert was Wrong, Video Games can never not be Art.

Interactive arts, video games or whatever the hell we name this thing, how we categorize it doesn't change the fact that they can be considered art. Is this art, that's not art is an age-old debate and reading legendary critic Roger Ebert's Video Games

Emerging Cultural Artifacts for the Coming Century

Emerging Cultural Artifacts for the Coming Century

I believe that Gauvain Manhattan's captivating artworks that skillfully combine video game icons and landscapes through embroidery carry significant insights into the novel cultural meanings and symbolisms of our current era. Similar to how Susan Kare originally applied her embroidery skills to the novel space of computers by