The previous post described different options for skin sensation during “shaving”. The goal of the shaving process is to increase intimacy with and relaxation in the body through movement and tactile stimuli. The most promising materials were: cotton wool, soft foam, neopreen, fleece and velvet (view previous post). This post describes the outcomes of two […]
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Shaver 1. Head
This is the first of three posts researching different elements of a shaver for Damian: Shaving head Stimulation Device shape The goal of this experiment was to assess the sensations of nine different materials on the cheeks and throat and the emotions and mind states this evoked. The materials will be used as a “shaving […]
Damians Dressing Table
Who is Damian? The past couple of post are part of the project “Damians Dressing Table”, but who is Damian? Damian D. Doggy is the drag persona of designer and researcher Danielle Roberts, the creator of this blog. Damian was born a couple of years ago. He is a dragking and helps Danielle to explore […]
Experiment e. Embodied table lay-out design
The main goal of these experiments was to gain insights into how changes in table lay-out may increase the sense of connection between the actor, the action (putting on schmink) and the objects. Seventeen different lay-outs were tried. There is a limited amount of objects of which the use is clear. Calm may be created […]
Table Manners, Observations at the Table
Introduction This is the first post for a new project called: Damian’s Dressing Table. The project builds on insights gained from the Magic Tea project [1], [2]. It’s objective, therefore, is still the same: to explore how technology can promote self-transcendent experiences (STEs) during everyday activities using interactive technology. The Magic Tea project started from […]