Floating People

Contemporary society is increasingly defined by social acceleration, where technological progress has not led to more available time, but rather to a persistent feeling of time scarcity. Constant productivity pressure, multitasking, and accelerated workflows contribute to rising levels of stress, burnout, loneliness, and psychological strain.
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The project explores the tension between acceleration and deceleration as a central condition of modern life. Through a video installation, contrasting states such as speed and slowness, movement and stillness, as well as noise and silence are translated into a sensory experience.

The installation combines filmed sequences in public and private environments with minimal motion graphics. These animations use reduced visual and motion language to create poetic moments of reflection. Sound and color design play a key role in shaping the emotional and perceptual experience. The inclusion of natural elements, such as plants, introduces a symbolic layer that represents the relationship between nature, technology, and deceleration.
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I conceptualized and developed the entire thesis project, including research, visual concept, film direction, and motion design. I was responsible for the creation of the video installation, the integration of live-action and motion graphics, as well as the overall artistic and sensory direction of the experience.
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The result is an immersive video installation that translates the abstract concept of social acceleration into a tangible audiovisual experience. The work invites viewers to reflect on their personal relationship with time and productivity, and encourages a broader critical discussion about the impact of acceleration in contemporary life.

Master Thesis, Grade: 1.0