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The importance of the sense of touch as a means of communication and our diffience in acknowledging our accumulated textural intelligence, links to the considerations of the nature of Haptic design developed by the distinguished Japanese designer Kenya Hara, curator of the exhibition Haptic – Awakening the Senses.

Presentations will draw on a wide variety of interpretations, disciplines and experiences, exploring the symbolic, cultural, social and technical aspects of textural communication.

The day will be chaired by Vicky Richardson, Editor Blueprint. Speakers include; Kenya Hara, Chief Designer MUJI, Chief Executive Nippon Design; Professor Masayo Ave, Estonia Academy of Art, Founder of the Centre for Haptic Interface Design, Berlin University of Art, Creator of the Haptic dictionary; Robert Zimmer and Professor Janis Jefferies, Goldsmiths Digital Studios, Goldsmiths, University of London; Kate Baker, Belinda Mitchell, School of Architecture and Interior Design, University of Portsmouth.