In our increasingly digitised world, are we losing touch of our senses? A teacher once told me that children at the age of four were still unable to hold a pen properly; they would grab them using their whole fist, also known as the palmar grasp.
The implications of this are far-reaching. A child who cannot write or draw is going to fall behind in their development. Could the rise of ASMR change that?
ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) has been popular on YouTube for a while now. For many, it brings a sense of calm or euphoria through sounds, touch, and movement. But until now, it鈥檚 been viewed at arm鈥檚 length through a screen.
WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD is changing that. It brings ASMR into the physical space, where sounds aren鈥檛 compressed, and our sense of touch can be utilised.
If you feel like you鈥檙e losing touch of your senses, then this might be the exhibition to help you find it again.
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WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: The world of ASMR
The Design Museum
Exhibition opens 13 May 2022