An Immersive Interactive Installation as Positive Technology from an Artistic Practice Perspective

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Abstract

Interactive installation art in the context of art therapy can create positive emotions and encourage exploration of personal identity and relationships through immersive multisensory experiences for participants. Positive technology, a scientific approach to the use of technology to optimize individuals’ quality of personal experience, provides a new dimension for the integration of art and technology. Researchers have explored positive technology from an academic perspective, but a new media artist specializing in immersive interactive installations takes a unique approach by analyzing how interactive installations enhance participants’ emotions and engagement from a creative practitioner’s perspective. The Sonic Pharmacy is an artwork that embodies the principles of positive technology by combining sound healing and iridology to transform biometric data into a personalized meditative journey. This paper also delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by this type of interdisciplinary artwork, examining the design concept, experimental process, and participant feedback. Personalized experiences can promote emotional quality and engagement in individuals, as emphasized by the existing framework of positive technology. This paper contributes to the growing body of research on positive technology by providing an empirical-based case study and analysis of The Sonic Pharmacy to provide innovative insights into the potential of interactive installations as a means of positive technology intervention.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Positive Technology International Conference 2023 Positive Technology: Possible Synergies between Emerging Technologies and Positive Psychology (PT 2023)
EditorsAlex Chi-keung Chan, Raymond Chi-fai Chui, Connie Man-ching Yuen, Wendy Wing-lam Chan, Nicolson Yat-fan Siu, Nigel Sidley Thompson, Victor Law, Erica Chui-Shan Yung
PublisherAtlantis Press
Chapter15
Pages221-234
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)978-94-6463-378-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Feb 2024
MoE publication typeA3 Book section, Chapters in research books
EventPositive Technology International Conference - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 27 Jun 202330 Jun 2023

Publication series

NameAtlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Volume19
ISSN (Electronic)2667-128X

Conference

ConferencePositive Technology International Conference
Abbreviated titlePT
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period27/06/202330/06/2023

Keywords

  • Positive technology
  • Interactive installation
  • Art therapy

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