“Physical spaces are charged with meaning and emotion for most of us — some spaces more than others. But it’s rare to enter a building or encounter spectacular scenery and experience the same intensity of emotion many of us feel on hearing a piece of music or a sound, particularly sounds that fit the mood of the moment, or the occasion, or are tuned to our predilections. This talk is about mood … and tuning.”

Richard’s research demonstrates the value of a broad interdisciplinary framework for examining the relationship between computing, design, and contemporary cultural theories. He is currently investigating the way we configure spaces through the use of pervasive mobile devices, such as mobile phones, iPods and GPS. Richard is developing this theme through the sonic metaphor of tuning. He recently completed a book for the Routledge Thinkers for Architects series entitled Derrida for Architects.

To find out more about Richard you can read his blog: richardcoyne.com/.

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