Promoting Cultural Identity Through Interactive Design
Session
Integrated Design
Description
The use of interactive systems to promote cultural identity encompasses both the digital and tangible engagement of audiences with their heritage in active ways. This grabs hold of the notion that people are only passive receivers of information and even assists them in moving beyond that to understanding, relating to, and participating in culture, not just as observers but as guardians, thanks to interaction. Active Experiences That Immerse Users: Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR): With these technologies, users can be taken to historical places virtually, “handle” ancient artifacts, or have digital information displayed on real-world as well as cultural landmarks. These make experiences culturally memorable and heritage accessible. Other examples include the virtual tours of museums, AR applications for life-sized historical character animations, and interactive timelines on monuments. Interactive Displays and Kiosks: Museums and culture centers have screen-based exhibits that provide not only basic information but an elaborate exposition of diverse aspects related to the exhibited object, including user-generated content through simulation. Gamification: Adding game features (competition, prizes, narratives) to cultural experiences, VR/AR-based, et al enhances appeal especially for youth segments. Traditions, events, and cultures can be taught through educational games easily, with a great impact on learners, Accessibility and Reach, Multilingual Support, Digital Preservation, Revitalization and Sustainability, and Sustainable Tourism. Essentially, interactive design is a potent instrument for bridging the gap between audiences of today and cultural heritage, making it more durable, dynamic, and relevant in a world growing more interconnected by the day.
Keywords:
Authenticity and Respect, User-Centered Design, Interdisciplinarity, Ethical Implications
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.191
Recommended Citation
Hoxha, Arberesha and Shllaku, Kaltrina Veselaj, "Promoting Cultural Identity Through Interactive Design" (2025). UBT International Conference. 4.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/ID/4
Promoting Cultural Identity Through Interactive Design
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The use of interactive systems to promote cultural identity encompasses both the digital and tangible engagement of audiences with their heritage in active ways. This grabs hold of the notion that people are only passive receivers of information and even assists them in moving beyond that to understanding, relating to, and participating in culture, not just as observers but as guardians, thanks to interaction. Active Experiences That Immerse Users: Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR): With these technologies, users can be taken to historical places virtually, “handle” ancient artifacts, or have digital information displayed on real-world as well as cultural landmarks. These make experiences culturally memorable and heritage accessible. Other examples include the virtual tours of museums, AR applications for life-sized historical character animations, and interactive timelines on monuments. Interactive Displays and Kiosks: Museums and culture centers have screen-based exhibits that provide not only basic information but an elaborate exposition of diverse aspects related to the exhibited object, including user-generated content through simulation. Gamification: Adding game features (competition, prizes, narratives) to cultural experiences, VR/AR-based, et al enhances appeal especially for youth segments. Traditions, events, and cultures can be taught through educational games easily, with a great impact on learners, Accessibility and Reach, Multilingual Support, Digital Preservation, Revitalization and Sustainability, and Sustainable Tourism. Essentially, interactive design is a potent instrument for bridging the gap between audiences of today and cultural heritage, making it more durable, dynamic, and relevant in a world growing more interconnected by the day.