Dennis Schmidlin

«Flucht ergreifen»

How can information design use surface sensitivity to create a manifold experience on a subjective and emotional level?

Interaction Design

Visual and auditory stimuli play a vital part in the field of communication. Subconscious factors such as tactile or haptic sensations, however, are hardly ever taken into account. In order to heighten the awareness of these sensory perceptions, my thesis addresses possible applications of surface sensitivity within the context of design. A sculptural information graphic concerning the obstacles a group of Syrian refugees had to overcome on their journey to Europe makes an actor of the observer. The interaction with the installation enables the user to experience the possibilities of tactility and hapticity on a subjective and emotional level.

Mentoring:
Prof. Jürgen Späth

Contact:
http://www.ungestaltet.ch/dennis/