Manifesto

Focusing on creative exploration instead of pursuing optimization

At the core of E99 lies not only the desire to merge advanced technology with handcrafted techniques but also a broader commitment (a personal vision of technology and its impact on the world). Rejecting technosolutionism, E99 advocates for technology as a medium of expression and creativity rather than a tool for optimization. Here, artifacts are made slowly (sometimes even more slowly than in traditional craftsmanship), prioritizing their status as fine art objects rather than seeking acceleration for its own sake.

More than a methodology, E99 is a way of seeing the world (treating digital tools as flexible, imperfect instruments for exploration and experimentation). It offers a different way of engaging with reality, sometimes with intelligence, but above all with naivety and a non-optimization driven curiosity.