| Phase | Methods | Sample | Data Collected | |-------|---------|--------|----------------| | | Frame‑by‑frame deconstruction of video installations; 3‑D modeling of VR spaces | 5 installations (e.g., Silk Pulse , Neon Veins ) | Color palettes, motion trajectories, interaction affordances | | 2. Technical audit | Code review of generative‑art scripts (Processing, TouchDesigner); hardware specs of haptic rigs | 2 VR setups, 1 AR projection | Latency, resolution, haptic feedback intensity | | 3. Audience study | Mixed‑methods: online surveys (n = 842), in‑situ focus groups (3 × 12 participants), biometric monitoring (heart‑rate, galvanic skin response) | Viewers in Berlin, New York, Tokyo | Emotional valence, recall, cultural nuance | | 4. Ethical review | Consultation with Institutional Review Board; participant consent forms; anonymization protocols | All participants | Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA‑style privacy standards |
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