My perspective is now less about how I can use a specific technology, and more about exploring critical issues and asking what technologies I can use to address those issues. — Behnaz Farahi
She is known for her versatile approach to design, often delving into innovative methods such as digital fabrication and robotic fabrication. Her early projects heavily involved digital fabrication and hands-on making, leading to the development of unique material properties and dynamic behaviors. Today, she continues to embrace experimentation, finding inspiration in uncertainty and the process of discovery.
In addition to her hands-on approach, she values critical thinking and draws inspiration from various disciplines including humanities, art, philosophy, and science. She explores abstract ideas and seeks ways to translate them into tangible designs, often using emerging technologies like computer vision and 3D printing. For instance, her work on the male gaze on the female body recontextualizes existing concepts with modern technology, providing new perspectives.
She describes her approach as 'critical making,' where she aims to address critical issues stemming from feminism, emotions, philosophy, neuroscience, and more through her design projects. Each field serves as a gateway for her to explore and tackle these issues creatively.
