The "Legal Alien" explores the challenges faced by immigrants adapting to a new culture. The passport design features a non-linear structure with inner and outer sections. The outer section highlights bureaucratic hurdles with a linear design and stamps expressing barriers. The inner section uses a curvy and psychedelic color scheme to evoke a sense of displacement. Users can engage with the design by completing blank stamp pages and learning about immigrant experiences. Overall, the design promotes understanding and compassion in a globalized world.
People can interact with the object by filling in the blank pages with stamps that depict the experiences of immigrants, which can be difficult to read and challenging to place correctly. This is intentionally designed to evoke the frustration and obstacles immigrants face. By engaging with this object, people can gain a deeper understanding of immigrant experiences and cultivate greater compassion towards them.
