Experiment d. Dressing the table

The main goal of these experiments was to get insights into the role of the table surface in strengthening the connection between the actor, the action (drinking tea) and the objects. Eight variations were tried.

Using the tablecloth to enhance the sense of connection.

To create a sense of connection with the table and the objects the texture and colour of the cloth is important [a]. Smooth materials with a lighter colour work best because the contrast with the objects is minimized [b].

The sense of connection increases with the visibility of the connection points [b,c]. This works best in experiments where the actor literally steps into the tablecloth [c,d]. The whole setting becomes an embrace of the objects and the activity. Maintaining focus on the scene is very easy and comes naturally.

The non-stretch cloth however, limits the movements while performing the actions which creates a sense of distance [c]. Parts of the tablecloth should stretch to provide more freedom of movement.

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