VEILED.Reality is a design fiction on the future of hijabs, presented as an immersive, interactive first-person story, speculating on a future where emerging technologies, feminism and religion collide, in the genesis of wearable Shroud Computing and Smart Veils. The story follows the charismatic creator of these living, semi-sentient veils as her inventions are revealed to the world.

This special preview edition will allow audiences to enter the lab where the Veils are made and to explore their creator’s mysterious motivations.

VEILED.reality is inspired by Islamicates – science fiction short stories inspired by Muslim cultures.

Find out more about the project’s history.

Cofounded by Imran Ali and Tarique Naseem, CARBON:Imagineering is a boutique digital R&D practice exploring and scouting the impact of emerging technologies. Carbon has recently specialised in storytelling platforms for live theatre, grassroots communities and immersive experiences, as well as launching the Bradford Digital Arts Lab, a funding and mentoring programme for the city’s emerging digital artists.

This project is supported by the Bradford 2025 Artist-led Project Awards programme.

Find out more about this programme and the projects we’ve supported below.