Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
Immersion & Interaction Hub
Amid the rapid development of human/computer interaction, we at the Immersion & Interaction Hub explore the speculative scenarios of immersive environments that allow us to have a fulfilling relationship to our natural environment and our own selves.
As society becomes increasingly interconnected, the field of XR, metaverse-like digital spaces, and AI continue to transform human interactions and experiences. At Human-Computer Interactions (HCI), we aim to make a positive impact by researching and evaluating digital tools, as well as XR environments and their users’ behaviors in order to develop positive technology-related projects and create safe environments.
Leveraging this knowledge, we can develop forward-thinking designs that are ready for the next technological leaps and create a HCI hotspot in Central and Eastern Europe.
This research collaboration with Goethe-Institut explores the metaverse's impact on the higher education and cultural sectors. It analyzes interviews with industry professionals to understand current perceptions, potential applications, and future challenges. The research results target professionals, educators, and policymakers, offering insights for harnessing the metaverse for innovative cultural experiences and educational programs.
The project focuses on identifying the everyday challenges that Virtual Reality (VR) users encounter, which hinder their VR experience and activities. We aim to understand the pain points and common obstacles in current VR systems. Insights gained will provide guidance to developers and designers in creating more accessible and comfortable VR experiences. Ultimately, our goal is to enhance user satisfaction and pave the way for more user-friendly VR solutions in the future.
The project investigates how augmented reality (AR), when integrated with natural environments and environmental psychology, can influence and enhance an individual's connection to nature. By blending digital elements with real-world natural settings, we seek to understand if and how this technological intervention can deepen our sense of unity with the natural world.
This research delves into the speculative aspects of designing for multisensorial social VR spaces, focusing on the phenomena of phantom touch. Based on the outcomes of a qualitative study on dating in social VR we will briefly evaluate testimonies about phantom touch and its prospects for designing social VR spaces or virtual worlds.
Within the framework of an R&D course, students re-design an existing business so that it can still exist in the significantly transformed Hungary of 2050.
Through a variety of tools, from science, art, technology and sci-fiction, PillowTalk probes possible futures in which technology successfully interfaces with our dreaming minds, speculating what the consequences of this interaction might be at individual and societal levels.
Understanding the social behaviour of the young users of virtual spaces and addressing unsafe situations in the metaverse in order to create a safer space for the next generation.
Can and if yes, how can a natural scene be recreated as an interactive 3D VR environment and experienced through VR HMD enhance relaxation?
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he changing climate, evolving human needs, and concerns about future resilience require a fundamental rethinking of the resources and materials we use. We adopt a material-driven design approach to explore and redefine the relationship between humanity and the resources in our environment, aiming to shape the future of food and materials.
Over the past decades, the surge in data generation for, about and by individuals has made data narratives increasingly complex, and often challenging for non-experts to understand. Our research aims to demystify these data narratives, enabling people to understand, interpret, and use data more effectively. By doing so, we promote clearer, more inclusive, and transparent human-data interactions in daily life.
Climate change, social inequalities, urban mobility, and other pressing issues compel us to think together about ways design can support positive changes. Our hub’s participatory, practice-based design research contributes to creating a more sustainable economy and a resilient society for everyone.