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Ricardo O'Nascimento

Ricardo O'Nascimento is a postdoctoral researcher in human experience and materials at the Material Science Research Centre of the Royal College of Art. His research explores how new technologies challenge and enhance human perception with focus on on-body interfaces and hybrid environments. ricardo.o'[email protected]


Body x Materials @ CHI: Exploring the intersections of body and materiality in a full-day workshop

Posted: Wed, January 03, 2024 - 2:31:00

During the 2023 CHI conference, we ran a one-day workshop to consider the design space at the intersection of the body and materials [1]. The workshop gathered designers, makers, researchers, and artists to explore current theories, approaches, methods, and tools that emphasize the critical role of materiality in body-based interactions with technology. We were motivated by developments in HCI and…