Augmented Landscapes of Empathy: Community Voices in Augmented Reality Campaigns
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In contrast with virtual reality which often aims to isolate a user from their surroundings in order to transport them to a distant place, augmented reality (AR) was uniquely designed to (re)contextualize local landscapes and to provide expanded human experiences in situ. This critical reflection adopts a “research through design” process to examine AR’s technological and affective capabilities in the context of three community co-created AR campaigns. We discuss how AR can become both a conceptual and practical tool for creating conditions of self-identification and, potentially, empathy between audience and content. Further, we explore how people and place become a critical part of AR’s infrastructure through the practice of empathic feedback loops.
Source: Media and Communication
DOI: 10.17645/mac.8581
Authors: Katerina Girginova, Jeffrey Vadala, Andy Tan, Kate Okker-Edging, Kyle Cassidy, Terri Lipman, Melanie Kornides
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,132
OpenAlex ID: W4403452950