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Tangible Interactions in Urban Spaces

Event SXSW Interactive 2009
Format Panel
Organizer Molly Wright Steenson Princeton University School of Architecture
Description The transition from physical to virtual spaces means that there is less opportunity to physically interact in public spaces. Historically public spaces were used for celebration, today they are used for anonymous mobile calls. We would like to explore the ways in which the tangible aspect of physical space might be re-introduced into our virtual interactions through an exploration and discussion of - among other things - responsive architecture.
Questions
Answered
  1. what is public space?
  2. what is tangible?
  3. does a tangible interaction need to be physical or can it be virtual?
  4. how does the virtual environment affect our human interactions?
  5. are there elements from the virtual environment which can be transposed into the physcial?
  6. and can physical space benefit from the virutal
  7. how does technology change space?
  8. How does technology change form?
  9. do we need form to have meaningful interactions?
  10. is responsive architecture a meaningful option?
Panelists Francesca Birks (toweringflat), Molly Wright Steenson, moderator (Princeton University & Active Social Plastic), Mouna Andraos (missmoun.com), Joshua Kauffman (REGIONAL)
Level Advanced
Category Other