Ruta
Waking up in the future
A fungi-inspired alarm clock that offers a glimpse into a harmonious future where nature and humanity coexist on equal terms. This sensory design invites participants to interact with a colony of 'beings' that sense and communicate with each other.
Experience first-hand a post-anthropocentric future.
Ruta is a fungi-inspired alarm clock that invites visitors to experience what it would be like to go to sleep and be awakened in a future scenario where nature and humans co-exist on equal terms. Participants will be encouraged to interact with a colony of 'beings' that sense and communicate with each other. This installation stimulates the senses through smell, light, sound, and touch, prompting reflection on a post-anthropocentric world.
Nature-inspired design: the key for a sustainable future.
The installation draws inspiration from the captivating world of fungi and serves as a metaphor for a post-anthropocentric future. By integrating nature's wisdom into our daily lives, we foster a sustainable future built upon harmony, symbiosis, and a profound respect for the intricate web of life that sustains us all. Within the structures of fungi, we find resilience and coexistence. Their networks remind us of the interconnectedness of all beings.
Meet the team
All the wonderful people that made this project come true.
