This series of discussions aims to bring together the community of researchers, practitioners, artists and designers working on sensory augmentation. We seek to advance this interdisciplinary engagement in order to explore the plurality of perspectives on the modulation of human sensory and perceptual abilities. Discussing insights gained on the philosophical, ethical, creative, anthropological, scientific and technological aspects of research.

Each session will include 4 short presentations from diverse perspectives, with ample time for discussion and the exchange of ideas for the remainder of the session.

Session details

​Part of the re:MakingSenses community is working towards conceptualizing, criticizing, constructing meaning around sensory augmentation, part is directly designing and building devices to augment senses.

Such work typically requires time, interdisciplinary knowledge, and various forms of input. During this session presents practitioners, students, and professors will present their work-in-progress in diverse directions, and will use the input and feedback from the participants and other speakers to make their ideas clearer, elicit useful feedback on early-stage work.

And, this session will also enable collaborations on ongoing projects with attendees!

Speakers:

Alwin de Rooij - Assistant Professor in Creativity Research at Tilburg University

Hallidonto - Visual Artist, London based Cyborg iconoclast

Louise Ward Morris - MA student in fine art at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London

Michael Devine - UK Firefighter, Specialist Rescue Operator, Recruit Instructor, and Researcher at Ulster University

Link to session: Microsoft Teams Link

Check out the re:MAKING SENSE website for more info and future events: www.remakingsense.com