Luciana Millenaar: Gonzalito
The Gonzalito project explores the relationship between humans and digital agents through the creation of an interactive desktop companion developed with Electron. Created as part of the “Dear Friend” assignment, the project aims to transform the computer into a living environment where the machine is no longer just a tool, but hosts an entity with its own autonomy and language.
Gonzalito is a small Mexican character—ironic, theatrical, and melodramatic. He loves being the center of attention and can change his outfit and attitude depending on the situation. He possesses six different personalities that make him unique; each character performs precise actions consistent with Mexican culture, aiming to both amuse and annoy the user.
The app’s relational logic is based on reacting to system inputs and real-time data, such as CPU usage, mouse coordinates, or file deletion. Gonzalito is not a simple utility software, but a digital “friend” inhabiting the screen, interacting semi-autonomously to create an affective and ironic bond with the user.
Trailer
Gonzalito
The original face of Gonzalito. He suddenly pops up from the edges of the screen to spy on you while you work, reminding you that even when you think you're alone in front of the screen, he’s watching. His whistle is the sign that your privacy is gone.
Calavera
Honoring the world-famous Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos, Calavera turns file deletion into a tribute. Every time you trash something, he lights a candle to honor the memory of the "deceased" data until it burns out.
Mariaci
Just like real Mariachis who appear out of nowhere to surprise you, he bursts onto your desktop at three random moments during the day. Without warning, he sings Cielito Lindo at full volume to force you into a festive break.
Mucha lucha
The physical representation of computer stress. When the CPU exceeds 80%, the luchador dives onto the screen with acrobatics and punches, flexing his muscles as if he were the only one responsible for the processor's heavy load.
Chavo
Inspired by the world-famous protagonist of the eponymous Mexican TV series, El Chavo is extremely thin-skinned. He gets offended if you shake the mouse too fast without giving the computer time to react. He pops up to scold you with his iconic catchphrase: "Es que no me tienen paciencia".
Chapu
The dark side of the desktop. Chapu only comes out at midnight, protected by the darkness, to retrieve the shady "cargo" dropped by the plane. A stealthy appearance that only happens when darkness falls and business gets shady.