WiFi.Bedouin
by Julian Bleecker
Design and Programming by Erik Loyer
2005
This project uses the Flash plug-in, which is no longer supported by Adobe. As an alternative, view the project's video documentation below.
An interactive work which stages an essay on the construction and implications of a portable WiFi hotspot within a simulation of the device in actual use. A collaboration with scholar/technologist Julian Bleecker.
Video Traversal
A high quality recording of the project as a user might experience it.
Images
The essay takes place in a virtualized version of one of several popular locations where public wireless Internet access can be found.
The Wifi.Bedouin device is introduced into the space. Users can activate three different “interventions” in conventional wireless access; in this case a localized chat feature has been activated.
The essay itself is integrated into the simulation, allowing the user to get both theoretical and DIY content about the device.
The essay includes illustrations to assist users who want to build their own WiFi.Bedouin.