More Than Human Aesthetics
Fiona French, Clara Mancini, Helen Sharp
Abstract
Species-specific aesthetics is an important consideration for interaction designers working with animals. The paper explores the concept of species-specific aesthetics with particular reference to elephants. Applying existing aesthetic dimensions and design principles to the challenge of designing interactive enrichment for them, we show how the insights gained can inform more than human-centered design in different settings. We offer a multi-faceted, multi-sensory lens for examining an animal-centred aesthetic experience of technology.
Topics & Concepts
AestheticsHuman–computer interactionComputer scienceArchitectural engineeringEngineeringArtInnovative Human-Technology InteractionHuman-Animal Interaction StudiesPrimate Behavior and Ecology