Abstract
This paper proposes an evolution of the “Smart Cities” concept to the idea of “Art Cities” through the Design for Social Innovation (DSI) perspective. A contemporary DSI framework methodology emerges by combining the dynamics, innovation, and scalability of Augmented Reality (AR) technology with the truthfulness and organic nature of urban art (UA). By describing and discussing four case studies, this study declares the emergence of a new art expression platform led by the convergence of social innovation, art, and technology. “Maua” in Italy, “Priya Shakti” in India, “Lambe Residency” in Brazil, and “Google Street Art” in the United States all provide evidence for the phenomena proposed, each with its particular dynamic combination of characteristics. The study’s conclusion endorses the evidence of an emerging urban form of art expression, supporting the idea of “Art Cities” as an evolution of the concept of “Smart Cities”, which is a movement towards a humanized social approach for identifying social phenomena and for research through Design.
Presenters
Marcos BarbatoProfessor, Communications / Media Studies, Pontificia Universidade Catholic Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Antonio Gorgel Pinto
Assistant Professor and Researcher, Design, IADE, Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication, European University, Lisboa, Portugal
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design
KEYWORDS
Design for Social Innovation, Urban Art, Placemaking, Augmented Reality, Interaction
