The network reacts to sensory stimulation from the surrounding environment using an array of nodes to interpret basic human sensory input receivers into a digital node network. The network responds with visual cues for the user to determine the turbulence or significance sensory influx has/or had in the disruption of experiential designs which involve the spatial experiences of the public. Monitoring sensory stimulation allows users of the Reaction tool to integrate more considered approaches when designing for audiences (such as those who reside in urban spaces) without inflicting more sensory stimulation onto their daily lives. No matter if your audience has identified sensory sensitivities or not, considering their needs also allows for a more enjoyable spatial experience for all. The network allows the tool to help you design and hopefully mitigate the harmful influence sensory stimulation can have on those who experience sensory overload or sensorial discomforts.
The visual and audio reactive prototype for the network was created using Touchdesigner, a creative interactive node based software. The networks functions were tested in indoor and outdoor urban spaces with fluctuating foot traffic.
This allowed for a range of results to be recorded, however more testing is needed in spaces where multi-sensory design has been applied for commercial reasons (the enticing of consumers with sensory considerations). As well as where designs have been applied in order to mitigate existing and/or continuing displeasing urban disruptions, such as construction sites within the proximity of commercial spaces.
This allowed for a range of results to be recorded, however more testing is needed in spaces where multi-sensory design has been applied for commercial reasons (the enticing of consumers with sensory considerations). As well as where designs have been applied in order to mitigate existing and/or continuing displeasing urban disruptions, such as construction sites within the proximity of commercial spaces.
