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When Ubiquitous Computing Meets Arts and Design

Tristan Braud
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

Abstract: In an increasingly interdisciplinary world, emerging technologies such as sensing, AI, and XR are rapidly entering the consumer market. Users now have access to technology very close to the latest research prototypes, encouraging early adoption and increasing user ownership. With such technology, users become creators, shaping these tools to meet their personal needs and goals. However, this fast-paced technological adoption also presents significant challenges related to interaction, agency, and unintended behaviours. This talk examines these dynamics by discussing several projects conducted at the XRIM (eXtended Reality and Interactive Media) Lab. Positioned at the intersection of complex system design, development, interaction design, and the arts, these projects illustrate how technological advancements can redefine creative expression and fundamentally transform the relationship between users and technology.

Bio: Dr. Tristan Braud is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), where he leads the Extended Reality and Immersive Media (XRIM) Lab. His research explores the intersection of ubiquitous computing and human-centered systems design, with a focus on augmented and virtual reality as the primary interaction medium. More recently, he has explored the relationship between technology and artistic expression through projects that integrate sensing, XR, and generative AI into artworks and performances.

This guest talk is hosted by University Lecturer Matti Siekkinen, Department of Computer Science.