Sensory VR: Smelling, Touching, and Eating Virtual Reality
PubDate: March 2018
Teams: York University,Ryerson University
Writers: Daniel Harley;Alexander Verni;Mackenzie Willis;Ashley Ng;Lucas Bozzo;Ali Mazalek
PDF: Sensory VR: Smelling, Touching, and Eating Virtual Reality
Abstract
We present two proof of concept sensory experiences designed for virtual reality (VR). Our experiences bring together smell, sound, taste, touch, and sight, focusing on low-cost, non-digital materials and on passive interactions. We also contribute a design rationale and a review of sensory interactions, particularly those designed for VR. We argue that current sensory experiences designed for VR often lack a broader consideration of the senses, especially in their neglect of the non-digital. We discuss some implications of non-digital design for sensory VR, suggesting that there may be opportunities to expand conceptions of what sensory design in VR can be.