The Tactile Stories Project invites you to tinker and play with vibro-haptic and tactile technologies and concepts. In a series of online workshops, we will develop and co-create interactive tactile sonic installations that we explore during the I.N.S.E.C.T. Summercamp 2025 and exhibit at the Earthbound Symposium, the MuseIT Final Event, and the 2025 CENSE Symposium.

In addition to workshops, included in the program are online mingling with special guests in the fields of Social Haptic Communication and Biotremology (TBA).

This project is facilitated by Kristine Diekman and Svenja Keune and an initiative by the VIBRA Research Network, which aims to explore the potentials of Biotremology, Inclusive Information Practices, and Research through Art and Design.

There is a sign-up fee of 70€ that supports the costs for the exhibitions. Please sign up via this form before January 24 to ensure your participation and to confirm your commitment to at least one of the exhibitions/interventions. The workshops will be recorded but you should be available for most of the dates to ensure a lively atmosphere and co-creation throughout this project.

Program overview:

Workshop 1 31st January 17:00 – 18:00 CET Introduction
Workshop 2 27th February 17:00 – 18:00 CET Getting started
Workshop 3 20th March 17:00 – 18:00 CET Tinker and Play
Workshop 4 14th April 17:00 – 18:00 CET Present and Discuss
Workshop 5 15th May 17:00 – 18:00 CET Project Work
Project Discussions
2nd June 17:00 – 18:00 CET
7th July 17:00 – 18:00 CET
I.N.S.E.C.T. Summercamp tba, Hvalsø, Denmark
Earthbound Symposium 19-21 August, Denmark
MuseIT Final Event tba
CENSE Symposium Beyond Listening, 23-26 September, Slovenia
Reflection 3rd October 17:00 – 18:00 CET Looking back and Forward