Information Experience

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Sweet and Bitter Information: A Tasty Metaphor

Have you ever considered the similarities between information experiences and experiencing different tastes? What does come to your mind when you think of “sweet information”? How about “bitter information”? How does it manifest in the ways we interact with information on various platforms? Can you recall an instance where you encountered information that you initially found “sweet” but later had a “bitter” impact? Conversely, have you ever encountered information that seemed bitter initially but revealed valuable insights after further reflection? How might the taste metaphor enrich our understanding of information experiences? What implications might this metaphor have for information literacy and critical thinking skills?

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Tattoo and Information

For many people, tattoos are a powerful and beautiful way to adorn the body and express identity, memory, ideas or artistic preferences. For some, tattoos are symbols of trauma and regret. Whether tattoos simply decorate the body or carry a deeper meaning, information is created, captured and communicated through tattoo images and during the tattooing process. Researchers at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand have been exploring the informational aspect of tattoos in a project called Tattoo and Information. We interviewed 25 New Zealanders of diverse profiles. Here is what we know so far.

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The Photo Exhibition: A visual exploration of information in our shared lives with companion animals

The Information Experience of Furry Families exhibition was held at the Victoria University of Wellington (VUW), New Zealand, on April 20-21, 2023. The exhibition featured a series of photographs and photo voices made by animal guardians across New Zealand to highlight the information that shapes understanding between the dog, cat, and their humans.

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