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Savannah Archinal

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Design Major
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Savannah Archinal is a recent graduate of the University of San Francisco, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Design. Savannah has an affinity for UI and publication design, Drawing inspiration from interior design and architectural landscapes, Savannah’s designs often lean towards conceptual pieces that evoke feelings of reflection.

Static Communication

In the age of Web 3, smartphones, AI, and social media, we are unequivocally connected; technology has become a common denominator in the way we interact, communicate, and walk in this world. This video analyzes the historical timeline of communicative devices and allows the users to self determine the implications and societal gains of communication technology. Humanity, post pandemic era influenced a cultural reset: the merge of digital and physical lives, where curated self presentation is most valuable. At a time where our attention becomes currency, we must question when attention becomes richer than experience.  

Through a combination of archival footage, academic interviews, and animations, Static Communication explores the idea of being disconnected as a result of hyper-connection, offering a thought provoking reflection on the human experience. This video examines both the societal and psychological effects of technology, and asks the viewer “How can we use technology to enhance, rather than replace, human connection?