Capturing and Creating Atmospheres: a Sensory Design Approach for Education, Entertainment, and Participation

Atmospheres, intangible yet perceptible dimensions of spaces, profoundly influence human experience. This article explores how atmospheres can be consciously captured through sensory approaches and translated into tangible experiences using methodologies that combine sensory games, poetic narratives, performances, walks. This approach impacts educational and participatory practices. Case studies: lectures, co design workshops, and sensory concerts demonstrate how sensory practices foster deeper connections between individuals and their environments, transforming spaces into emotionally resonant places, i.e., atmospheres. Contributions from diverse disciplines, such as architecture, philosophy, communication, and the performing arts, provide a multidimensional understanding of atmospheres and the associated feelings. The findings highlight the potential of these approaches to inform inclusive practices, offering innovative tools for pedagogy and de sign of participation. Atmospheres, intangible yet perceptible dimensions of spaces, profoundly influence human experience. This article explores how atmospheres can be consciously captured through sensory approaches and translated into tangible experiences using methodologies that combine sensory games, poetic narratives, performances, walks. This approach impacts educational and participatory practices. Case studies: lectures, co design workshops, and sensory concerts demonstrate how sensory practices foster deeper connections between individuals and their environments, transforming spaces into emotionally resonant places, i.e., atmospheres. Contributions from diverse disciplines, such as architecture, philosophy, communication, and the performing arts, provide a multidimensional understanding of atmospheres and the associated feelings. The findings highlight the potential of these approaches to inform inclusive practices, offering innovative tools for pedagogy and de sign of participation. Titolo: **“Capturing and Creating Atmospheres: a Sensory Design Approach for Education, Entertainment, and Participation”**, Silvana Kuhtz, *img journal*, 7(12), pp. 318–339. [Img Journal](https://img-journal.unibo.it/article/view/21220?utm_source=chatgpt.com)