2’ x2’ x 3’.
Plywood, PLA prints.
Elan is a dating app algorithm that works through a utilitarian framework, instead of prioriting your best match, dating apps like hinge claim they promote overall good by providing everyone with someone for which they are “satisfied”. Utilitarian Perfect Match demonstrates the absurdity of relying on algorithms to find true love – as oftentimes those very algorithms are actively working against you. Drawing inspiration from Hinge designation icons, Utilitarian Perfect Match mirrors the physical process users experience on dating apps, a relentless, futile swiping.