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Inspired by Wagashi, the traditional Japanese confection art regarded as a microcosm of time, space and nature, DataWagashi is a new medium aiming to make data tangible, accessible and fun by blending taste, smell, touch, texture, and physical interaction into the vocabulary of data communication. By embracing a sensory upgrade from data visualization to data physicalization, Data Wagashi turns data into an experience that is sharable among people and accessible to those with different sensory capabilities, making complex environmental data approachable, foster empathy, and empower people to make better choices.
Contributors
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Tiange Wang Tiange Wang is an award-winning and internationally-exhibiting designer and creative technologist. Her work investigates innovative interactive paradigms among humans, technology and the environment, addressing climate change, holistic wellbeing, humanizing emerging tech, and speculative futures. |
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I-Yang Huang Iyang Huang is a creative technologist with a focus on visual storytelling. His work delves into emerging design trends and the possibilities brought about by merging technology. Iyang’s expertise spans interaction design, multi-sensory data experiences, experimental spaces, and speculative design. |