There has been a shift in interest towards the body as a central means of interaction in the design of experiences. For people with certain types of cognitive disabilities, bodily expression plays an essential role in their lives. They have a remarkable repertoire of para-linguistic communication: an extraordinary creative space beyond traditional narratives and aesthetics, focused on embodied auto-ethnographic approach and content. As a result, these people can be considered experts in the field of embodiment and interaction.
At the intersection of interaction design, art, and theatre, this session will provide insight into the extraordinary research collaboration “immersion by inclusion” and demonstrate a consciously sensitive approach to integrating these findings for social change.
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Nicole Foelsterl
Nicole is an independent filmmaker and designer passionate about empowering people to be agents of livable change. Combining the potential of experimental storytelling and immersive collaboration, she works with a wide range of activists and organizations to create inclusive fields of action that focus on a fulfilling sense of togetherness. As a senior lecturer and researcher at the Zurich University of the Arts, Nicole explores co-design, anthropology, and extended narrative strategies in the context of digitization and social interaction.
