In 2010, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Merrick” by Daan van den Berg (Hybrid Art) with a Honorary Mention.
“From an unknown location, I break into Ikeas’s computer server. In this nerve center, the CAD files for every Ikea product are stored and downloaded worldwide. By infecting the CAD files with the ‘Elephantiasis virus’ I have just designed, I can hack the entire range of products.
About Daan van den Berg
Daan van Berg (NL), born 1976, attempts to play with appearances and the expectations these instigate. This results in objects, furniture or products. Furthermore, he works as a freelancer on projects in the field of interior design, architecture, visual arts…
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.