Katerina

My background is in cognitive science, psychology and human-computer interaction. Inspired by theatre and dance practice my work explores how immersive art can transform our sense of self and transcend self-other boundary by mediating our bodies with immersive and bio-responsive technology.

I employ theories of embodied cognition, phenomenology, somaesthetics and feminist theories to create and study how interactive art installations and virtual reality can help foster the feeling of connection to oneself, others and the world. I combine methodologies from design, humanities and cognitive science to unpack how media artefacts affect our human experience and society.

I employ theories of embodied cognition, phenomenology, somaesthetics and feminist theories to create and study how
interactive art installations and virtual reality can help foster
the feeling of connection to oneself, others and the world. I combine methodologies from design, humanities and cognitive science to 
unpack how media artefacts affect our human experience and society.

JeL

JeL is an immersive installation designed to elicit a genuine feeling of connection by promoting breathing synchronization between immersants.

Body RemiXer

A mixed reality installation blurring the boundaries between self and other.

ETC

ETC project explores how a feeling of intimate embodied connection, such as touch and closeness of other’s bodies can be elicited telepresently in an absence of the actual physical bodies.

Design strategies
for genuine connection

A review of design strategies employed in mediated systems to elicit genuine connection.

AWE

AWE is a VR experience inspired by the Overview Effect, a profound experience that astronauts have when they see the Earth from outer space.