{"product_id":"dec-2-workshop-physical-interfaces-as-material-controller-vinny-roca","title":"Physical Interfaces as Material Practice: Controller Design with Vinny Roca","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, Vinny Roca guides participants through the intersection of game design, media art, and physical interfaces. Drawing from his experience creating works like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinnyroca.info\/slot-waste-1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vinnyroca.info\/slot-waste-1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlot Waste\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinnyroca.info\/tearshapeddoor\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vinnyroca.info\/tearshapeddoor\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTear Shaped Door,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Roca demonstrates how thoughtful controller design can transform digital experiences into meaningful gallery installations. This workshop bridges the gap between screen-based media and physical space, offering fresh perspectives on how interfaces shape audience engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eIn this workshop, you'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"-mt-1 [li\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\" depth=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"0\"\u003eHow physical interfaces mediate between viewers and digital artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"1\"\u003eUsing material constraints to generate new creative possibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"2\"\u003eStrategies for designing site-specific installations with custom controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"3\"\u003eTechniques for adapting digital works across different exhibition contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"4\"\u003eMethods for creating approachable yet meaningful physical interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThe workshop combines theory and practice through hands-on exercises. In the first hour, participants analyze existing interfaces and collaborate to generate game concepts driven by physical constraints. The second hour focuses on exhibition design, where participants apply curatorial strategies to realize their concepts in different spaces, from white cube galleries to arcade settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogistics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLength\u003c\/em\u003e: 2 Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your Instructor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVinny Roca is an artist and game maker based in Los Angeles, California. Through absurdist video games and simulations, his works seek to make sense of our ever-morphing and changing subjectivity under capital.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe is currently an MFA student at UCLA.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos by Chris Hanke and Vinny Roca. This workshop was held on December 1st, 2024.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gameplayarts","offers":[{"title":"Artist \/ Student","offer_id":50485871018148,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Professional","offer_id":50485871083684,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Generous Supporter","offer_id":50485939372196,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Scholarship - Click Green Button","offer_id":50557051044004,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/3125\/0852\/files\/Gameplayarts_Vinny_Roca_016.jpg?v=1718044214","url":"https:\/\/ecc08a-2c.myshopify.com\/products\/dec-2-workshop-physical-interfaces-as-material-controller-vinny-roca","provider":"Gameplayarts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}