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An investigation of the field of tension between the need to hide or blend in, and the need to signal an identity. Are the two necessarily in conflict? How does this tension translate from the military sphere to our broader culture?
=== Are we using camouflage to blend in or to signal our identity? Or both?===
 
"The National Algorhithm" is a project by [[Sjef van Gaalen]], where he investigates the field of tension between the need to hide and the need to blend in. He studies the combination of opposites, such as purposefully standing out of the crowd and intentionally blending into the community/sub-culture/nation.
Are the two necessarily in conflict? How does this tension translates from the military sphere to a broader audience?
 
During the workshop participants created their own personal camouflage pattern, based on a methodology and algorithms used at TNO for the creation of NATO testing patterns. To create a pattern, each of the participants thought of a specific situation, where they would use this suit. <br />
 
 
[[File:Patterns.gif|Patterns made by workshop participants]]
 
<small>''Patterns made by workshop participants''</small>
 


In the workshop participants will create their own personal camouflage pattern, based on a methodology and algorithms used at TNO for the creation of NATO testing patterns. Consider where you want to hide, or from what. How do you want to go (un)seen?
As space for the workshop is limited, your confirmation of attendance will be appreciated. Please do so via email to: info@hackersanddesigners.nl
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_ BYO laptop!<br>
_ 5 euro suggested donation to support the space. <br><br>


This workshop is part of 'The National Algorithm', a research project made possible by a Digital Culture grant from the Creative Industries Fund NL.
This workshop is part of 'The National Algorithm', a research project made possible by a Digital Culture grant from the Creative Industries Fund NL.


[https://www.sjef.nu/ www.sjef.nu]<br><br>
[https://www.sjef.nu/ www.sjef.nu]<br><br>
[[Camouflage workshop – follow-up|Read ''the camouflage workshop'' – A follow-up reflection]]

Latest revision as of 17:37, 12 January 2020

Camouflage Creation Workshop
Name Camouflage Creation Workshop
Location De PUNT
Date 2017/04/09
Time 14:00-18:00
PeopleOrganisations Sjef van Gaalen
Type Meetup
Web Yes
Print No

Social Signals and Blurred Backgrounds

Are we using camouflage to blend in or to signal our identity? Or both?

"The National Algorhithm" is a project by Sjef van Gaalen, where he investigates the field of tension between the need to hide and the need to blend in. He studies the combination of opposites, such as purposefully standing out of the crowd and intentionally blending into the community/sub-culture/nation. Are the two necessarily in conflict? How does this tension translates from the military sphere to a broader audience?

During the workshop participants created their own personal camouflage pattern, based on a methodology and algorithms used at TNO for the creation of NATO testing patterns. To create a pattern, each of the participants thought of a specific situation, where they would use this suit.


Patterns made by workshop participants

Patterns made by workshop participants


This workshop is part of 'The National Algorithm', a research project made possible by a Digital Culture grant from the Creative Industries Fund NL.

www.sjef.nu

Read the camouflage workshop – A follow-up reflection