Alan Hook, lecturer in Interactive Media from University of Ulster, carries out design work that explores how we can build understanding and empathy with non-human animals.

His talk will examine explore the benefits and limitations of different media forms to explore inter-species understandings and to challenge our human-centric ways of making art. Alan will present a series of design pieces that demonstrate how immersive technologies, play, and what he describes as ‘ontological toys’, can help us understand ourselves, and non-humans, in new and exciting ways.

Join us for this fascinating talk, followed by informal discussions over a wine reception!

We look forward to seeing you there.