Jinrong Li

The Apocalypse Variations

2023

Medium:

Stable Diffusion, Unity

The Apocalypse Variations is an innovative UX gaming project that explores how different beings experience their own apocalypses. Through an interactive game, players step into the perspectives of non-human entities, witnessing unique ecological collapses, technological upheavals, and adaptive transformations. Each gameplay outcome is then interpreted into a series of experimental "variations," forming a catalog of interconnected apocalyptic experiences that question survival, change, and interdependence beyond human narratives. Set within the context of Fractured Horizons, The Apocalypse Variations reflects on the fractured relationship between humanity, technology, and nature. By shifting focus away from human-centered collapse toward decentralized systems of life and decay, the work mirrors the exhibition’s exploration of ruptured industrial legacies and speculative futures. It invites viewers to reconsider survival not as a singular human story, but as a network of intertwined, evolving realities shaped by both the remnants and reimagining of a posthuman world.

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About the Artist

Jinrong Li

Jinrong Li is a seasoned entrepreneur and distinguished designer with expertise in digital media and product design, currently based in Los Angeles. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Tongji University and a Master of Design from the University of Pennsylvania. As the co-founder of three successful startups, Jinrong has spearheaded the design of innovative products in AI-enabled food tech, e-commerce, and manufacturing, with her ventures gaining recognition from prestigious accelerators like Antler. Her global recognition as a designer is marked by over a dozen prestigious awards, including the iF Design Award, UX Design Award, and Muse Design Award. With extensive experience in Web UI/UX design, Jinrong has led cutting-edge projects for cloud-based systems and enterprise software, demonstrating her versatility and leadership across various industries. In her latest project, the Apocalypse Variations, Jinrong explores non-anthropocentric design through an innovative UX gaming experience. This project pushes the boundaries of design by examining ecological collapse and moral dilemmas from non-human perspectives, challenging conventional human-centered narratives and offering fresh insights into identity and sustainability.

Jinrong Li

The Apocalypse Variations

2023

Medium:

Stable Diffusion, Unity

The Apocalypse Variations is an innovative UX gaming project that explores how different beings experience their own apocalypses. Through an interactive game, players step into the perspectives of non-human entities, witnessing unique ecological collapses, technological upheavals, and adaptive transformations. Each gameplay outcome is then interpreted into a series of experimental "variations," forming a catalog of interconnected apocalyptic experiences that question survival, change, and interdependence beyond human narratives. Set within the context of Fractured Horizons, The Apocalypse Variations reflects on the fractured relationship between humanity, technology, and nature. By shifting focus away from human-centered collapse toward decentralized systems of life and decay, the work mirrors the exhibition’s exploration of ruptured industrial legacies and speculative futures. It invites viewers to reconsider survival not as a singular human story, but as a network of intertwined, evolving realities shaped by both the remnants and reimagining of a posthuman world.

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About the Artist

Jinrong Li

Jinrong Li is a seasoned entrepreneur and distinguished designer with expertise in digital media and product design, currently based in Los Angeles. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Tongji University and a Master of Design from the University of Pennsylvania. As the co-founder of three successful startups, Jinrong has spearheaded the design of innovative products in AI-enabled food tech, e-commerce, and manufacturing, with her ventures gaining recognition from prestigious accelerators like Antler. Her global recognition as a designer is marked by over a dozen prestigious awards, including the iF Design Award, UX Design Award, and Muse Design Award. With extensive experience in Web UI/UX design, Jinrong has led cutting-edge projects for cloud-based systems and enterprise software, demonstrating her versatility and leadership across various industries. In her latest project, the Apocalypse Variations, Jinrong explores non-anthropocentric design through an innovative UX gaming experience. This project pushes the boundaries of design by examining ecological collapse and moral dilemmas from non-human perspectives, challenging conventional human-centered narratives and offering fresh insights into identity and sustainability.

Jinrong Li

The Apocalypse Variations

2023

Medium:

Stable Diffusion, Unity

The Apocalypse Variations is an innovative UX gaming project that explores how different beings experience their own apocalypses. Through an interactive game, players step into the perspectives of non-human entities, witnessing unique ecological collapses, technological upheavals, and adaptive transformations. Each gameplay outcome is then interpreted into a series of experimental "variations," forming a catalog of interconnected apocalyptic experiences that question survival, change, and interdependence beyond human narratives. Set within the context of Fractured Horizons, The Apocalypse Variations reflects on the fractured relationship between humanity, technology, and nature. By shifting focus away from human-centered collapse toward decentralized systems of life and decay, the work mirrors the exhibition’s exploration of ruptured industrial legacies and speculative futures. It invites viewers to reconsider survival not as a singular human story, but as a network of intertwined, evolving realities shaped by both the remnants and reimagining of a posthuman world.

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About the Artist

Jinrong Li

Jinrong Li is a seasoned entrepreneur and distinguished designer with expertise in digital media and product design, currently based in Los Angeles. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Tongji University and a Master of Design from the University of Pennsylvania. As the co-founder of three successful startups, Jinrong has spearheaded the design of innovative products in AI-enabled food tech, e-commerce, and manufacturing, with her ventures gaining recognition from prestigious accelerators like Antler. Her global recognition as a designer is marked by over a dozen prestigious awards, including the iF Design Award, UX Design Award, and Muse Design Award. With extensive experience in Web UI/UX design, Jinrong has led cutting-edge projects for cloud-based systems and enterprise software, demonstrating her versatility and leadership across various industries. In her latest project, the Apocalypse Variations, Jinrong explores non-anthropocentric design through an innovative UX gaming experience. This project pushes the boundaries of design by examining ecological collapse and moral dilemmas from non-human perspectives, challenging conventional human-centered narratives and offering fresh insights into identity and sustainability.