Short description of projects:
Ignat Kadnikov – MYNAMEIS
"An interactive web quest that starts with a mysterious message: MYNAMEIS. Users input a 4-character code and follow one of four puzzle-based paths (sound, vision, logic, motion), each revealing fragments of someone’s inner monologue. The project plays with themes of anonymity, identity, and discovery. Endings vary depending on choices, with a true ending only for the most attentive player."
Aleksei Kraizel – Cinema. Dream. Fatigue
"A meditative web narrative about the boundaries between sleep, dream, and film. The story unfolds as a nonlinear labyrinth, reflecting the haziness of hypnagogic states. The viewer wanders through interactive forked paths, unsure if they’re dreaming or awake. Visual aesthetics reference glitch, lo-fi internet art, and cinematic surrealism. Each fork leads to a new level of distortion or awakening, building tension around the question: is the dream ending, or just beginning?"
Daria Gordeeva – The Story of a Sleepwalker
"A whimsical and slightly eerie tale told from the perspective of a girl who sleepwalks under a pink moon. After drinking blueberry yoghurt, she wakes to the prick of a hedgehog — or was it a dream? The site features a reversed narrative full of interactive puzzles, costume switches, and visual illusions, inviting users to uncover the line between fear and fantasy."
Daria Demeneva – Where Inspiration Is Born
"A poetic and philosophical exploration of artistic inspiration through the metaphor of piano keys. The narrative begins with a question: Where does inspiration come from? — and unfolds into a reflection on memory, trauma, and creative pain. The black-and-white interface is pierced by red, symbolising pain as a trigger. Interactive elements include broken piano keys, falling letters, and responsive sounds."
Bogdan Tomnyuk – How I started to make music
"A soft and playful site reflecting the transition from insomnia to sleep, based on personal experience. Starting from a beat sent by a friend, the author built an atmospheric narrative that mixes music, nature-inspired visuals, and sleep techniques. The story balances calming tones with humorous elements. Key features include sound interaction, animated backgrounds, and customizable visual elements to build your own vibe."