Pranav Chaparala

MFA design & technology
Pranav Chaparala is a multidisciplinary designer exploring the intersection of Design and Technology, with expertise in Product Design, Industrial Design and Creative Technology. His work focuses on creating tangible and meaningful experiences.

Permanence of Decay

2026

Permanence of Decay challenges our culture of infinite digital storage by treating data like a mortal, living thing. While computers normally act as permanent vaults, this installation introduces a finite lifespan to a photographic archive, causing images to age and break down over time. Through a physical console, visitors must actively engage with the system choosing whether to slow the decay or accelerate the loss of the files within it.