Interaction - Bachelors
Represent is a collaborative film ranking platform that prioritises the representation of diverse characters over critical acclaim; Through this alternate lens of film critiquing, Represent aims to provide resources to viewers for more inclusive media consumption,
and encourage discussion and engagement with diverse storylines.
How can IxD be harnessed to educate and support viewers of under-represented minorities in film?
Film and television fulfil the audience’s desire to make interpersonal emotional connections with characters and understand our social world, however minority groups are still dismissed and underrepresented. Western media has a long, complicated, often coded history of misrepresenting minority groups and their practices, often using them for comedic or offensive purposes and prioritising patriarchal, Eurocentric, heteronormative viewpoints. Because of this, members of minority groups can find it difficult to find new movies and television shows that positively depict characters they relate to, and hence do not feel seen in the media.
Bella is an emerging UX/UI Designer inspired by solving user problems. Coming from a dual degree background of Computer Science and Interaction Design, Bella strives to create user-centred solutions that are as functional as they are beautiful.