Black Box – Algorithmic Evaluation of Visual Design

2026

Author

Merve Bozkurt

Type

Final Project

Field of Study

Supervisors

During the tour, bachelor's graduate Merve Bozkurt presented her thesis, “Black Box – Algorithmic Evaluation of Visual Design.”

This project explores what happens when computers judge art but hide their rules.
To study this, the installation uses graphic design. A digital interface creates visual layouts based on hidden parameters. Then, a hidden computer score gives a grade as a neutral fact, meaning nobody can see how the system actually works.

This interactive artwork questions how automated scoring shapes human trust and perception, and why people trust computer choices so easily.