Immersive Design Through Synchronic Processes Between Body and Space

Dall’Osso, Giorgio and Zannoni, Michele and Barbieri, Luca (2024) Immersive Design Through Synchronic Processes Between Body and Space. In: P/References of Design. Cumulus conference proceedings series, 1 . Cumulus Association, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest, Budapest, pp. 1287-1302. ISBN 978-952-7549-02-5

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Abstract

The diffusion of digital and digitized environments enables the increase of possible readings of space. At the same time, the development of wearable devices enables the body to multichannel interface. The research is inscribed in scientific and design reflection that explores the relationship between digital information and the human body. Through multi-channel modality, the scope of the project can act cross modality on perception and cross-media on information. Following the development of research on the channel of touch and the technical possibilities related to the development of tactile communication on the body's surface, the research chose to carry out an experiment dedicated to the relationship of this sense with sight. We then introduce the phenomenon of rhythmic synchrony as a perceptual tool for creating a sense of immersion and attention management. After defining the properties of a cross-modal and cross-medial rhythmic signal, two experimental tests were carried out to verify the signal's effectiveness on perception. The test results show that cross-modal rhythmic stimulation has a good ability to direct users' choices. The experimentation lays the foundation for further research in cross-modal synchrony as an element of engaging people and supporting decision-making and attention processes in digital information-dense environments. Subjects' choices to synchrony effects highlights the opportunity for applications designed to increase the connection between the body and the interface in immersive experiences.

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