Definition:
combining form
Prefix: allo-
- other; different.
"allopatric"
im·ag·i·na·tion
noun: imagination; plural noun: imaginations
- the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.
allo-i(s) is a project exploring alternative imaginations through the use of interactive, immersive experiences.
How can we leverage new technologies in low-cost environments to create location based experiences similar to theme-parks? Arwa is developing a mixed reality tool kit that can be used by creators to create immersive location based experiences at a low cost. She plays with projection mapping, AR/VR/XR, sensor technologies, theatre design, and narrative/story structures.
We further investigate the socio-economic and mental health impact of immersive spaces in low income communities across Africa.