Invited Talk: Framing Heritage Interpretation
- Starts at
- Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 12:30 KST
- Finishes at
- Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 13:30 KST
- Venue
- International Conference Hall
Framing Heritage Interpretation: Design Insights from Participatory Heritage Experiences in a Metaverse
This talk explores how people experience, interpret, and construct meanings of cultural heritage within a heritage metaverse environment. Drawing on a mixed-methods study, it examines how virtual heritage settings, interactive activities, and social engagement contribute to participatory heritage interpretation in digital environments. By analysing the relationships among these elements, the talk highlights design insights for developing user-centred heritage metaverse experiences. It further discusses how participatory interpretation can contribute to more inclusive approaches to heritage communication, knowledge organisation, and the representation of cultural meanings in digital environments.
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Hyeseung Shim
Assistant Professor
Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU), Department of Sociology (Arts, Culture, and Technology Programme)
Hyeseung Shim is an Assistant Professor in the ACT Programme at Hong Kong Shue Yan University. Her research explores human–computer interaction in virtual heritage and virtual museums, focusing on experience design and cultural communication. She has contributed to heritage conservation and management since 2005, including over a decade with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and UNESCO-affiliated cultural organisations. She advises Korean government heritage agencies, is an expert member of several ICOMOS International Scientific Committees, and served as Symposium Director for CIPA 2025 Seoul.
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