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In modern society, our identities extend beyond the names and faces we present in real life. The development of the online world has provided us with the opportunity to shape new selves in the digital realm. From daily sharing on Facebook to creating unique avatars in the metaverse, virtual spaces influence how we present ourselves and alter how we interact with others. We traverse different platforms, engaging with the world through diverse forms of identity—sometimes as an extension of our authentic selves, and, at other times, as a means of concealment

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/  THEME STORY  /
THE SIGNIFICANCE 
OF THE ONLINE 
WORLD TO 
REAL IDENTITY
TEXT / CHERRY LO    PHOTOGRAPHY / BALENCIAGA, DOLCE & GABBANA
The Interweaving of Reality and Virtuality
真實與虛擬交織 ——網絡世界於現實身份的意義
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In modern society, our identities extend beyond the names and faces we 
present in real life. The development of the online world has provided us 
with the opportunity to shape new selves in the digital realm. From daily 
sharing on Facebook to creating unique avatars in the metaverse, virtual 
spaces influence how we present ourselves and alter how we interact 
with others. We traverse different platforms, engaging with the world 
through diverse forms of identity—sometimes as an extension of our 
authentic selves, and, at other times, as a means of concealment.
我們的身份已從現實生活延伸至網絡世界。社交媒體讓我們以從虛實難辨
到公開真實姓名，展示其各種生活形式，元宇宙則提供了創建全新角色的
機會。這些網絡身份既能拓展自我表達，也可能成為一種掩飾，影響我們
與他人的互動。
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Our online identities reflect the 
transformations of our era and 
our emotional needs. Early online 
platforms offered users a space 
for anonymous communication. 
These anonymous forums fostered 
a unique social atmosphere: 
free from the constraints of real-
life names; users could express 
thoughts and feelings openly. 
The anonymity provided a sense 
of security even facilitated more 
genuine interactions.
With the rise of Facebook and 
Instagram in the 2000s, the virtual 
and real boundaries began to 
blur. People started presenting 
themselves online using their 
real names and photographs, 
transforming online life from 
an anonymous domain into an 
extension of real life. These social 
platforms encouraged individuals to 
curate and idealise their images — 
posts and photos meticulously 
edited, with every shared moment 
seemingly needing perfect. The 
"likes" and comments became new 
forms of social currency, impacting 
self-identity. At times, this feedback 
not only satisfied social needs but 
also validated self-worth. People 
create and reaffirm their social 
identity through their friend's 
network — a form of peer group 
influence and create "stickiness" 
to this user-generated platform. 
People are becoming more vocal 
and sharing images, thoughts, and 
ideas to find, refine, redefine and 
affirm their society's identity, which 
is given, compromised, but not in-
born.  
Virtual game 'Second Life' allows 
players to explore identities distinct 
from reality through virtual avatars.
虛擬世界遊戲《Second Life》讓玩家
透過虛擬形象探索有別於現實的身份。
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In such an environment, new users 
have begun to rethink how they 
present themselves. Recently, 
text-based platforms like Threads 
have emerged, encouraging more 
sincere modes of expression. 
Young people are moving away 
from pursuing aesthetically 
pleasing images to share immediate 
feelings and everyday details 
through words. Although Threads 
is linked to Instagram accounts, 
its conversational atmosphere 
resembles a "semi-anonymous" 
community — where identity is 
less important than the feelings 
and resonances that emerge from 
genuine exchanges. The short 
messages like X using very limited 
characters create a mixture of 
the short form, colloque, images, 
icons, memes and emojis as instant 
communicative messages with 
extended meanings of jargon, such 
as the multiple meanings of giving 
out a "like" or thumb up, etc. The 
self-image online sometimes may 
not align with one's identity offline; 
the constructed identity always 
confuses others and the writers 
themselves. Thus, self-identity 
becomes blurred.
For this generation, social media 
is no longer merely a stage 
for showcasing; it has become 
a place for seeking authentic 
communication. These platforms 
offer a newfound freedom — free 
from the constraints of external 
packaging and no longer bound by 
the number of likes or followers.
Balancing Virtual Identities 
and Real Selves
The emergence of the metaverse 
has further propelled the 
transformation of virtual identities. 
People are no longer satisfied with 
simply showcasing themselves 
in reality; they are exploring 
the possibilities of redefining 
themselves in the digital realm. 
In the metaverse, we can 
transcend geographical and real-
life limitations to 
experiment with entirely 
new identities. We 
may add more of the 
hybrid of virtual and 
product design to meet 
customer consumption 
needs and make 
them unique online. 
For instance, luxury 
brands like Gucci and 
Balenciaga have started 
hosting virtual fashion 
shows and releasing 
NFT collections in the 
metaverse, creating 
a new landscape in 
the fashion world. 
It fosters brands to 
empower one's social 
identity both on Reality 
and Virtuality – a balancing art 
nowadays in the transformative 
design world. These virtual events 
are entertainment and allow 
individuals to find new value within 
a digital environment.
Moreover, the virtual game 
"Second Life" is a classic example. 
In "Second Life", users can create 
personal avatars while engaging 
in commercial transactions and 
design products using virtual 
currency, Tilia. Within this digital 
community, many have found a 
sense of belonging that is often 
unattainable in real life. Whether 
creating virtual shops, attending 
virtual concerts, or simply forming 
genuine emotional connections 
with strangers, the essence of 
these virtual interactions is often 
an extension of self-exploration.
However, creating these identities 
also presents new challenges: 
amidst increasingly complex digital 
identities, how do we avoid losing 
ourselves? Some individuals may 
gradually detach from real life 
in pursuit of an idealised virtual 
persona, even falling into a state of 
"escaping reality". Virtual identity 
should not be a tool for escaping 
reality but rather an extension of 
self-exploration. We need to find a 
balance between the real and the 
virtual to live our true selves.
Self-Exploration 
in a Multi-faceted Identity
The evolution of the digital world 
has granted us unprecedented 
flexibility in our identities. We 
can embody specific roles in 
real life while simultaneously 
crafting entirely new personas in 
virtual spaces. However, the true 
challenge lies in discovering the 
core self amidst these multifaceted 
identities.
From anonymous forums to the 
idealised images of Instagram, 
and immersive interactions 
in the metaverse, our digital 
identities resemble a constantly 
evolving journey. This journey is 
not merely about finding ways 
to present ourselves; it also 
offers opportunities to explore 
our innermost needs. Some may 
find confidence in the virtual 
world, while others establish 
deep emotional connections with 
others through social platforms. 
These experiences remind us that 
self-exploration does not have 
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a standard answer; finding our 
unique balance among different 
identities matters.
Regardless of where we choose 
to express ourselves, maintaining 
authenticity is crucial. Only then 
can we establish meaningful 
existences in this interwoven world 
of reality and virtuality. The self is 
not merely a collection of roles but 
the sum of how we connect with 
others and how we experience life. 
This connection, whether in reality 
or virtually, is at the heart of our 
existence.
Reflection and Future Outlook
The rapid advancement of the 
digital world has made our lives 
increasingly intertwined with 
virtual identities. This interweaving 
presents new opportunities for 
self-expression while posing 
fresh challenges. We need not 
only to adapt to new technologies 
but also to engage in self-
reflection throughout our journey 
of multifaceted identity. The future 
will see an even more excellent 
blending of the real and the virtual, 
and our task will be to learn how to 
navigate this duality.
Perhaps the answer lies not in 
which identity we choose but in 
how we allow these identities 
to enrich one another, making 
our lives more completed. In 
the space between the virtual 
and the real, we are not merely 
showcasing ourselves; we are 
continually creating and reshaping 
our identities. This is an endless 
exploration, and each of us is an 
adventurer on this journey. Make it 
loud and clear how designers can 
help to construct one’s identity in 
physical and virtual space.
然而，隨著 Facebook 和 Instagram 
的崛起，人們開始以真實姓名分享生
活，並透過「讚好」和評論獲得認同。
這些回饋成為衡量自我價值的重要指
標，讓使用者在社交平台上尋求他人
的認可。
在 Threads 等新平台上，年輕世代回
歸文字表達，強調即時情感分享，而
非追求精美的影像展示。這些半匿名
社區重視交流中的共鳴，許多用戶認
為「隨手打出的文字，有時比照片更
能表達心情」。這種趨勢讓人們擺脫
包裝，回歸真誠的自我表達。
元宇宙進一步拓展了自我探索的邊界。
Gucci 和 Balenciaga 已在虛擬世界
中舉辦活動，《Second Life》則讓
用戶能建立虛擬形象並進行交易，探
索不同於現實的身份。然而，面對這
些身份，我們需要時刻保持清醒。虛
擬身份應成為探索自我的工具，而非
逃避現實的方法。在虛實之間找到平
衡，才能讓我們的生活更加完整。
"You don't need a corporation or a marketing company 
  to brand you now: you can do it yourself. 
 You can establish who you are with 
  a social media following." RAY ALLEN
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