The art of circus is a vibrant and competitive culture that embraces new tools and technology. In this paper, a series of exploratory design processes resulting in proofs of concepts are presented, showing strategies for effective use of three different modes of sonic interaction in contemporary circus. Each design process is based on participatory studio work, involving professional circus art...

Education is a contiguous and consecutive process. Thereby learning skills and knowledge in any context, requires strong and potent academic basis. To reach this target, evaluation as a means to recognize student’s learning level and making decisions for further educating steps seems essential. All the Educational systems have sort of official examination, assessment or grading policy to measur...

This paper examines the usability of Blender and 3D Studio Max for a first-time user. Blender and 3D Studio Max are 3-dimensional (3-D) object modeling programs that are frequently used for modeling game objects. Both tools provide a graphical interface for model creation. Most game developers prefer a visual approach to design, because building graphics using a programming language and a graph...

In this paper we describe the design of a virtual reality simulator for traditional intuitive archery. Traditional archers aim without a target figure. Good shooting results require an excellent body-eye coordination that allows the user to perform identical movements when drawing the bow. Our simulator provides a virtual archery experience and supports the user to learn and practice the motion...

Studio one: a meeting in a studio located in a London University Design Department. The ‘Interaction Design Studio’ (IDS) undertakes enquiries into human-computer interaction (HCI) and is recognised as a leading centre of ‘practice-based’ research. The meeting has been convened to resolve the specification of a five-core shielded cable, resembling a common telephone coil, that connects a microp...

Introduction This edited collection approaches the ‘studio’ as a key site for the production of cultural artefacts, and in doing so it aims to open up a novel and underdeveloped topic for social and cultural research. As the various chapters of this book will demonstrate, studios play an essential role in the bringing into being of all manner of aesthetic, affective and reflexive objects includ...