Designing Human Connection
How Interactive Art Creates Spaces for Personal Transformation and Meaningful Immersive Experiences.
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In this Season 2 Episode 5 of The Art in STEAM podcast, interactive artists Ana Carolina Estarita Guerrero and Tonz share their insights on the role of interactive art in shaping human connections. Their work challenges traditional notions of art by involving the viewer as an active participant, transforming art into a shared, immersive experience.
“Interactive art gives people permission to step into the experience—to shape it, change it, and be changed by it. That’s where transformation begins.”
—Ana Carolina Estarita Guerrero
The artists explain how interactive art creates spaces for personal transformation and collective engagement, allowing individuals to reflect on their experiences while connecting with others. By integrating augmented reality, gaming, and digital storytelling, Ana Carolina and Tonz push the boundaries of art and offer innovative ways for audiences to interact with their creations, leading to more meaningful and immersive experiences.
Their approach to art emphasises the importance of making connections—not just between people but also between people and the art itself. Their projects allow for emotional engagement through interactivity, making the art experience more memorable and transformative.
“It’s not just about building tech that reacts. It's about creating moments where people feel seen, connected, and part of something bigger.”
—Tonz
“In interactive art, the viewer becomes a co-creator, and that shift can lead to powerful moments of self-reflection and connection with others.”
—Ana Carolina Estarita Guerrero
Three takeaways:
Interactive art creates spaces for personal transformation by inviting active participation and fostering deeper emotional connections.
Through augmented reality and digital storytelling, artists can craft immersive experiences that lead to more meaningful human connections.
The role of art is evolving to include the viewer as a co-creator, offering new ways to engage with art on a personal and collective level.
“Our work isn’t complete until someone steps into it. The viewer is part of the system, and that interaction is where meaning happens.”
—Tonz
