Loren Xu
he / him / hi
2026
whatloldesign@gmail.com
"I often think what does a like button even stand for in current society? This feature seems to have strayed from its original concept. If we were to remove one of the most taken-for-granted features, how would people reorganize their behavior?
Instead of simply questioning existing platforms, I wanted to experience the process of building one myself. I am imagining and prototyping an alternative app for people who are looking for minimalist digital experiences but still want to feel connected.
'No Likes' is my experiment. Through this project, I explored the relationship between mobile devices and digital imagery, and the wider possibilities of interaction."
Gerrit Rietveld Academie 2026 graduation fashion show campaign
i.c.w. Matija Stojanovic, Miro Jakob and Juliette Collins
