WonderMap: Capturing and Connecting the Edges of Cultures

Tianqin Lu; Anniek Jansen; Sichen Guo; Francois Leborgne

doi:10.1145/3623509.3635865

WonderMap: Capturing and Connecting the Edges of Cultures

Tianqin Lu
, Anniek Jansen
, Sichen Guo
, Francois Leborgne

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In the era of globalization, the intertwining of cultures poses both opportunities and challenges. While cultural hybridization fosters intercultural exchange, it risks eroding cultural identities. This paper introduces WonderMap, initially centered on the Netherlands but with broader applications. This interactive map bridges local and international communities, empowering local voices, nurturing cross-cultural understanding, and fostering a global community. WonderMap integrates tangible maps, Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, and digital interfaces, allowing users to share narratives and foster genuine connections. Currently limited to specific cities, WonderMap envisions future upgrades, incorporating advanced technologies for precise location identification and immersive experiences. By balancing cultural diversity and global interconnectedness, WonderMap seeks to celebrate diverse cultures and promote mutual understanding in our interconnected world.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	TEI '24
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Association for Computing Machinery, Inc.
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	979-8-4007-0402-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3623509.3635865
Publication status	Published - 11 Feb 2024
Event	18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction - Ireland, Cork, Ireland Duration: 11 Feb 2024 → 14 Feb 2024 Conference number: 18

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Conference	18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction
Abbreviated title	TEI 2024
Country/Territory	Ireland
City	Cork
Period	11/02/24 → 14/02/24

Keywords

cross-cultural understanding
cultural identities
globalization
tangible interaction

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Lu, T, Jansen, A, Guo, S & Leborgne, F 2024, WonderMap: Capturing and Connecting the Edges of Cultures. in TEI '24: Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction., 110, Association for Computing Machinery, Inc., New York, 18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction, Cork, Ireland, 11/02/24. https://doi.org/10.1145/3623509.3635865

WonderMap: Capturing and Connecting the Edges of Cultures. / Lu, Tianqin; Jansen, Anniek; Guo, Sichen et al.
TEI '24: Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction. New York: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc., 2024. 110.

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