Morphing spaces

Mutating environments from programmed art to mixed reality

Abstract

The desire to create systems of objects and spaces that can satisfy changing needs and mimic the processes of growth and evolution of living beings has led to extensive research emphasising the concept of interactivity. Since the 1960s, interactivity has been developed in both art and design to overcome the passivity of the user. Combining artistic sensibility, technological innovation, and spatial design, this paper aims to retrace the main stages in the design of metamorphic and interactive environments, highlighting their salient features through the analysis of transdisciplinary case studies.

Author Biography

Annarita Bianco, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli'

Designer and maker involved in design and research in the field of product design and contemporary jewellery. She is currently a PhD student in Design for Made in Italy: Identity, Innovation and Sustainability, Cycle XXXVIII, at the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli".

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Published
2024-06-30
How to Cite
Bianco, A. (2024). Morphing spaces: Mutating environments from programmed art to mixed reality. AND Journal of Architecture, Cities and Architects, 45(1). Retrieved from https://and-architettura.it/index.php/and/article/view/619