Sensorial Design
Sensorial design is simply an
all-encompassing category over those disciplines involved with
the creation and presentation of media. Among other disciplines,
these include writing, graphic design, iconography, map making,
calligraphy, typography, illustration, and color theory
(graphics); photography, animation, and cinematography
(images); and sound design, singing, and music.
Actually, perfumery and cooking should be considered in this
category since these involve the purposeful stimulation of the
senses--even if these senses aren't as widely addressed. Each
of these disciplines has deep traditions and detailed procedures.
It is not appropriate to focus on them here, but while they are
all different in many ways, they all share some common attributes
and concerns. These include the appropriate use of media, style,
technique, media literacy, and bandwidth applicable to the technology
of the situation, as well as an understanding of the human senses.
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Copyright 1994 Nathan Shedroff