Symbolic Domain
Symbolic Domain is a immersive narrative game that combines both physical and vitual world, in which I structured a world in which "Tattoos" are externalized as a symbol of each person's identity in society, mapping the symbolic violence phenomenon in the real world. The user will play the detective and the dead of a case at the same time, which is a metaphor that people are the accomplice and victim of symbolic violence.
Tools&Tech
Unity & Playmaker Plugin
Blender
Arduino & Sensors
Ardity
(Unity&Arduino Connection)
Role
Personal Project
Hardware&Software Connection
3D Animation & Rendering
Game Design & Development

This research investigates how symbolic violence—imposed through education and media—destabilizes the Self by creating a gap between the Ego and the socially disciplined Superego. By analyzing semiotics, it reveals how social roles manipulate the signified. This process leads to "existential insecurity," urging a reclaim of autonomy to stabilize one's identity against oppressive external symbols.

The story is divide into three parts, self empowerment, self exploration and identity mergence. Through those, I try to discuss the discipline of social symbols imposed on the individual selves of people, and how can we use the power of our own ego to resist this violence.

Through this game, I try to discuss the discipline of social symbols imposed on the individual selves of people, and how can we use the power of our own ego to resist this violence.

Bridging the gap between physical touch and digital response. I explore the tactility of interfaces, blending code, electronics, and design to create meaningful interactions.”
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