Design para restauração da memória: artefato interativo no campus do Pici

Abstract

This paper investigates the role of design in restoring the memory of the Pici campus of the Federal University of Ceará through the development of an interactive artifact. The project was conducted based on the intersection between emotional design, interactivity and collective memory, resulting in the conception of the Window to the Past, an interactive artifact that explores the three levels of emotional design 3 visceral, behavioral and reflective 3 to stimulate users’ reflection on the history of the campus, encouraging engagement in the appreciation of memory. Using the Research Through Design (RTD) methodology, the research and development process was integrated, allowing design decisions to be adjusted as the research progressed. The project seeks to contribute to the advancement of knowledge about the use of design as a tool for recovering memory, offering guidelines for the creation of more intuitive and engaging experiences. In addition, it opens space for future applications and improvements, such as the incorporation of digital technologies and the replication of the model to other spaces.