A speculative design project that wants to investigate the relationship between superstition and death.

It consists in an interactive installation with 8 screens: on the main one, there is an eye that observes the people around it and curses them. Engaged in a “deathly dangerous” game, the user has to pass 3 test about superstition to free himself from the evil eye. The experience is widespread throughout the surrounding environment. The goal of the project is to make the user think about the absurdity and contradictions of superstitious beliefs.

Apparently, superstitious practices and beliefs may not find a place in the contemporary world, but in reality, they continue to be a source of reassurance in the face of the fear of death and the uncertainty of existence. These mechanisms are deeply rooted in our society and people are unconsciously fueled by them.

HEX aims to challenge all superstitions through an alternate reality game experience, structured across various media with both physical and digital interactions. By solving different challenges, users will need to employ their superstitious knowledge to find the cure for the curse virus.exe.