Alexandra Covaci
ABSTRACT
In the rapidly advancing domain of design and technology, the transition from a predominantly human-centred approach to a more encompassing more-than-human perspective is gaining traction. This paper investigates the implications of such a shift, focusing on the domains of music creation and culinary experiences—two intrinsic human activities deeply embedded within larger ecosystems. Utilising immersive Virtual Reality (VR) methodologies, we examine the intricate relationship musicians have with their sonic environments and the profound connections diners establish with the food life-cycle. Our research highlights the constraints of an approach that prioritises only human experiences, unveiling potential avenues for more holistic, interconnected engagements. By incorporating more-than-human elements, from the ambient subtleties influencing musical performances to the comprehensive journey of food from origin to consumption, we advocate for a design perspective that is both holistic and integrative. This perspective not only enriches human experiences but also promotes a balanced coexistence with the entities that influence our daily interactions.
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- Alexandra Covaci, Khawla Alhasan, Mayank Loonker, Bernardine Farrell, Luma Tabbaa, Sophia Ppali, and Chee Siang Ang. 2023. No Pie in the (Digital) Sky: Co-Imagining the Food Metaverse. In Proceedings of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. 1–17.Google ScholarDigital Library
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- Vali Lalioti, Sophia Ppali, Andrew J Thomas, Ragnar Hrafnkelsson, Mick Grierson, Chee Siang Ang, Bea S Wohl, and Alexandra Covaci. 2021. VR Rehearse & Perform-A platform for rehearsing in Virtual Reality. In Proceedings of the 27th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology. 1–3.Google ScholarDigital Library
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- Sophia Ppali, Vali Lalioti, Boyd Branch, Chee Siang Ang, Andrew J. Thomas, Bea S. Wohl, and Alexandra Covaci. 2022. Keep the VRhythm Going: A Musician-Centred Study Investigating How Virtual Reality Can Support Creative Musical Practice. In Proceedings of the 2022 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (New Orleans, LA, USA) (CHI ’22). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 220, 19 pages. https://doi.org/10.1145/3491102.3501922Google ScholarDigital Library
Index Terms
- Bytes and Rhythms – Delving into the Tech-Driven Evolution of Food and Music
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