Abschlussarbeit, Theorie

Transphere ; transfer of atmosphere

2012

Creator Stephanie Schneiter

Department ZHdK, MA Design, Zürich, CH

MediumPrint, Broschüre; PDF

DimensionsFormat: 23.5 × 16.5 cm

Titles

StudienarbeitMaster of Arts in Design, Field of Excellence Ereignis

DescriptionAbstract:
How can an atmosphere be transferred? Which elements may be reinterpreted and applied in a different context to trigger a positive experience?
An appealing positive atmosphere was detected in a public space in Zurich city. It was identified that when this atmosphere arises two main factors were acting simultaneously, namely the environmental characteristics and the people occupying it. In the pertinent combination this can lead to the generation of a collective positive mood.
In order to recognize transferrable factors, a series of observations, surveys and experiments were implemented. The two first referred steps took place at the public space where the atmosphere was identified. The outcome allowed the designer to clarify which resources could be used to deliver through design a new version of it. Experiments were applied in a new context in search of confirmation for the wanted effects. The empirical research permitted to discover which resources could be employed for designing an artefact that, through sensorial stimuli promotes users to live a positive collective experience.

Object numberBBI-2012-C10-001

DepartmentArchiv ZHdK

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Credit LineZürcher Hochschule der Künste / Archiv