[ December 5, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Abstract: I will argue that the primary contribution of computer graphics in the next decade will be to enable richer social interaction at a distance. The integration of real-time computer graphics and large-scale distributed systems will give rise to a rich telecommunication medium, currently referred to as virtual worlds. The medium provides open-ended face-to-face communication among CONTINUE READING »

[ December 5, 2008; 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. ] ----> This event has been CANCELED! We hope to reschedule in the Spring semester. <---- Di Mainstone creates interactive couture garments that playfully explore human behaviour.  Exploring the terrain between fashion, technology and interaction, she will be discussing her evolution from London-based fashion designer to nomadic creator of interactive couture.  Focusing on a selection of her CONTINUE READING »