In recent years, the significance of smell in design has gained increasing recognition across various fields, including Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Designers are moving beyond the traditional use of smell as a mere sensory enhancer, exploring its deeper integration into the design process due to its profound impact on memory and emotions. This shift is particularly relevant in urban exploration, where city maps have historically prioritized visual and auditory elements, often neglecting the potential of olfactory experiences. This thesis is divided into two parts: Part 1 engages in an academic exploration of multisensory integration and urban roaming, synthesizing existing research and theoretical frameworks to provide a deeper understanding of how sensory experiences, particularly smell, influence human interactions with urban spaces. This section also offers a comprehensive review and analysis of previous work, establishing a foundation for the design project that follows. In Part 2, the thesis builds upon these insights by presenting the development of a new application that complements the innovative “More than One Milan” olfactory map system. This design phase represents an extension and evolution of the earlier project, focusing on integrating smell into urban exploration through advanced user-centered design techniques. By leveraging technology, the app aims to create a richer, multisensory connection between individuals and urban environments, thereby enhancing the overall interaction and experience of the city.
Negli ultimi anni, l’importanza dell’olfatto nel design ha guadagnato un riconoscimento crescente in vari campi, incluso l’Interaction Design (HCI). I designer stanno superando l’uso tradizionale dell’olfatto come semplice amplificatore sensoriale, esplorando la sua integrazione più profonda nel processo di design a causa del suo impatto profondo sulla memoria e sulle emozioni. Questo cambiamento è particolarmente rilevante nell’esplorazione urbana, dove le mappe cittadine hanno storicamente dato priorità agli elementi visivi e uditivi, trascurando spesso il potenziale delle esperienze olfattive. Questa tesi è suddivisa in due parti: la Parte 1 si occupa di un’esplorazione accademica dell’integrazione multisensoriale e del vagabondaggio urbano, sintetizzando ricerche esistenti e quadri teorici per offrire una comprensione più profonda di come le esperienze sensoriali, in particolare l’olfatto, influenzino le interazioni umane con gli spazi urbani. Questa sezione include anche una revisione e un’analisi del lavoro precedente, stabilendo le basi per il progetto di design che segue. Nella Parte 2, la tesi si basa su questi approfondimenti presentando lo sviluppo di una nuova applicazione che integra il sistema innovativo della mappa olfattiva “More than One Milan”. Questa fase di design rappresenta un’estensione e un’evoluzione del progetto precedente, con un focus sull’integrazione dell’olfatto nell’esplorazione urbana attraverso tecniche avanzate di user-centered design. Grazie alla tecnologia, l’app mira a creare una connessione multisensoriale più ricca tra individui e ambienti urbani, migliorando così l’interazione e l’esperienza complessiva della città.
App design for more than one Milan: urban interactive and multisensory experience with an olfactory map
Lai Pin Jia
2023/2024
Abstract
In recent years, the significance of smell in design has gained increasing recognition across various fields, including Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Designers are moving beyond the traditional use of smell as a mere sensory enhancer, exploring its deeper integration into the design process due to its profound impact on memory and emotions. This shift is particularly relevant in urban exploration, where city maps have historically prioritized visual and auditory elements, often neglecting the potential of olfactory experiences. This thesis is divided into two parts: Part 1 engages in an academic exploration of multisensory integration and urban roaming, synthesizing existing research and theoretical frameworks to provide a deeper understanding of how sensory experiences, particularly smell, influence human interactions with urban spaces. This section also offers a comprehensive review and analysis of previous work, establishing a foundation for the design project that follows. In Part 2, the thesis builds upon these insights by presenting the development of a new application that complements the innovative “More than One Milan” olfactory map system. This design phase represents an extension and evolution of the earlier project, focusing on integrating smell into urban exploration through advanced user-centered design techniques. By leveraging technology, the app aims to create a richer, multisensory connection between individuals and urban environments, thereby enhancing the overall interaction and experience of the city.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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