Experience Prototype
With our goal of creating empathy by raising awareness of social isolation for internationals we felt that simulating a similar experience for locals was the right direction to go in. So how could we create such an experience?
We thought of building an experience prototype inside of our presentation. Keeping our intentions secret from our entire class, we hoped to achieve the maximum effect. Instead of presenting in English, we surprised our class with a presentation in South Korean.
Dominik, Randy and I all learnt a phrase in South Korea for our introduction but then left it to Ju to take over and present in her native language. The Experience Prototype only lasted for one minute, but instantly had its effects on our audience.
The feedback we received were mixed. Some did not at all enjoy the forceful effect our experience prototype had - they had not willingly decided to expose themselves to this foreign language and therefore felt frustrated and angry that they could no longer follow the presentation.
Most people, nevertheless, definitely felt confused and baffled at first. However, over time they learnt to accept the situation and started to enjoy listening to the unknown sounds - this in a certain sense made locals to familiarise with the international and her language / culture.
Due to the fact that the surrounding, the people in them and the context were known, our performance couldn't put the viewers into a state of social isolation. They were aware that no one else in the room understood what was being said either which meant that they didn't feel alone in this situation.
The experimental experience prototype was definitely received well, however, it couldn't quite lead to results we were hoping for.
Our mentors also suggested us to strive for higher methods - our subject is so sensitive and rich we should go for a realisation that does the topic and the involved people credit.
Presenting in a foreign language
We thought of building an experience prototype inside of our presentation. Keeping our intentions secret from our entire class, we hoped to achieve the maximum effect. Instead of presenting in English, we surprised our class with a presentation in South Korean.
Dominik, Randy and I all learnt a phrase in South Korea for our introduction but then left it to Ju to take over and present in her native language. The Experience Prototype only lasted for one minute, but instantly had its effects on our audience.
The feedback we received were mixed. Some did not at all enjoy the forceful effect our experience prototype had - they had not willingly decided to expose themselves to this foreign language and therefore felt frustrated and angry that they could no longer follow the presentation.
Most people, nevertheless, definitely felt confused and baffled at first. However, over time they learnt to accept the situation and started to enjoy listening to the unknown sounds - this in a certain sense made locals to familiarise with the international and her language / culture.
Due to the fact that the surrounding, the people in them and the context were known, our performance couldn't put the viewers into a state of social isolation. They were aware that no one else in the room understood what was being said either which meant that they didn't feel alone in this situation.
The experimental experience prototype was definitely received well, however, it couldn't quite lead to results we were hoping for.
Our mentors also suggested us to strive for higher methods - our subject is so sensitive and rich we should go for a realisation that does the topic and the involved people credit.