Design for the Alien Within
Design tool to help equip people’s homes to meet the needs of undocumented immigrants.
Initiator(s)
Jenny Polak
Description
The project consists of a web-based interactive design tool to help people in designing spaces to hide undocumented immigrants in different locations. The initiator built a prototype of furniture with space for hiding people, which was displayed in several art galleries.
Goals
To raise awareness about the precarious living conditions and danger faced by people living and working without immigration papers, and promote resistance to anti-immigrant authorities.
Beneficial outcomes
By initiating ‘in-store’ gallery performances, the artist was able to bring additional awareness to the project and the issue.
Location
Online and built installations
Users
Anyone can visit the website, Furniture installations can be borrowed or commisioned Artist, Jenny Polak, 3D interaction designer Peter Mackey.
Maintained by
Jenny Polak and art galleries where her work is exhibited.
Duration
2006 - ongoing
Category
Scientific
Pedagogical
Politics
Urban Development
Economy
Environment
Social
