From space to wearables

As part of the artistic research project 'Trans-Bodied Knowledge', this course deals with the process of translating spatial and physical experiences into the design and production of haptic 'wearables'. Spatial experiences are approached through sound improvisations and acoustics based on graphical notations. Based on this, the 'wearables' are designed and produced based on material properties rather than electronics. The sculptural results will function as playful, sensual instruments: Once attached to the body, they will primarily stimulate the user's sense of touch and kinesthetics, as well as movement and spatial perception. The resulting "wearables" will be presented in a public exhibition at the end of the semester.

The multidisciplinary character of the seminar is highlighted by tutors coming from various equally important disciplines.

The course happened in collaboration with the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw) / Department of Composition Studies and Audioproduction

The course takes place in the framework of the artistic research project “Trans-bodied Knowledge” funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) within the Programme for Artistic Research (PEEK).

Teaching staff
Efilena Baseta - Design and Fabrication - Senior Artist at TU Wien
Christos Marantos - Spatial experience through music - Lecturer at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Project Assistant at TU Wien
Marco Palma - Design and Fabrication - University Assistant at TU Wien
Eva Sommeregger - Discursive sessions -Senior researcher at the Art Academy of Latvia

Guest teaching staff
Grace Jun – Observation and Co-design - Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at University of Georgia
Georg Misch - Sound recording and Worldizing - Professor at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna