Haptic Proxies will work towards the development of interfaces taken from an alternative present, along a series of specific thematics exploration of the borders between software, hardware and the body. Science-fiction movies have long been a frontier in demonstrating futuristic computer interfaces and their reciprocative interactions. Ungoverned by technological limitations, they are free to render the most imaginative systems, including augmenting objects features that are not yet possible in reality.
These interfaces, intended as physical/digital/mixed objects, will be the basis to debate relationships between humans and machines – questioning how to nurture liveable futures for humans and more-than humans alike. Developing ideas experimentally using a daily basic level of technology to investigate how these objects could be used to create new circumstances, rituals and behavioural possibilities by actually plugging prototypes into real environments and observing their use and abuse in social situations over different periods of time.
Following an analytical, experimental and design methodology, proposing to use speculation as a tool to study the dynamics of human machine interaction and imagining and realising objects that will allow us to interact between ourselves and with our immediate collaborators. At their core, all of the projects will explore temporality and spatiality in order to provoke novel design insights, to critique the past developments of interfaces, and envision alternative potential presents.
Working in 3D CAD environments can be restrictive. While most CAD software provides tools for creating shapes and generating ideas, they often rely on a mouse and keyboard, or are very expensive. “Shape it, Feel it” investigates opportunities to generate shapes using a computer’s webcam and hand gestures. We utilize cheap and readily available hardware … Read more
perceiving the world in a human shell called body acting as transition between physical and spiritual The project tackle the understanding of the human existence and complexity of how every aspect in the body perceive life in a different way. “Who am I ?” provides you to feel and experience yourself in a physical world … Read more
Ceramiquest draws inspiration from the ancient art of pottery, augmenting it with virtual reality technologies to create a platform that enables users to generate and modify pottery geometries in an immersive environment. By digitizing this art form while retaining the manual generation process, Ceramiquest simplifies pottery-making and allows to 3D print your virtual creations with … Read more
In recent years, the exploration of multisensory experiences has gained significant attention in the culinary industries. This project focuses on the potential of leveraging virtual reality (VR) to alter and augment the flavours and qualities of beverages and food – specifically wine in our case – through the integration of music and visuals. Virtual reality … Read more
