Interactive Media Design - Edinburgh Napier University

Reimagining Sound in Live Theatre - Interactive Media Design Part 1: Collaborative Sound Design in Theatre – A Workshop Approach In an age where immersive experiences are reshaping the boundaries of performance, sound design in theatre is undergoing a quiet rev...

New blog about the results of a recent theatre sound design workshop, investigating collaborative sound design in theatre! blogs.napier.ac.uk/imd/2025/09/... @enuscebe.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social #sounddesign #research #academia #interaction #theatre

Reflections on Graduation and a New Academic Year - Interactive Media Design This week marks Freshers’ Week at Edinburgh Napier University—the beginning of a new academic year and a time when I welcome new MSc Sound Design students. For the first time, I’ll be greeting both on...

New blog post on my reflections of the summer graduation and looking forward to the new academic years for the MSc Sound Design students. blogs.napier.ac.uk/imd/2025/09/... @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @enuscebe.bsky.social #PostgraduateStudy #MScSoundDesign #AcademicLife

Designing Funny Sounds: A Practical Framework for Comic Timing, Texture, and Payoff - Interactive Media Design Why are some sounds instantly funny, while others just miss the mark? Sound has enormous power in comedy, but it is rarely discussed in its own right. It is not just about squeaks and splats. Funny so...

Check out our latest blog - Designing Funny Sounds!! It is not just about squeaks and splats. Funny sounds are about timing, tension, layering, & audience permission. Click the link & find out more! blogs.napier.ac.uk/imd/2025/07/... @enuscebe.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social #sounddesign

Dr John McGowan – Customisable Approaches to Accessible Technologies - Interactive Media Design I am Dr John McGowan, a lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University, exploring how customizable approaches to accessible technologies can be useful for neurodiverse adults.  My interest in research stems ...

Check out the latest blog post about our brilliant Dr John McGowan & his great work, looking into the potential for augmented reality to be used in stress management for autistic adults @enuscebe.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social #autism #research #AR blogs.napier.ac.uk/imd/2025/06/...

YouTube video by Fiona Stewart Applied Informatics Edinburgh Napier University - Design Computing Honours Reel 2025

You're going to love this! Applied Informatics poster showreel, with work final year students of [BSc] Digital Media & Interaction Design (+Global), Animation For Games, Sound Design, User Experience, Web Design & Development www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTwU... @edinburghnapier.bsky.social

Theatre Sound Design Workshop - Interactive Media Design Date: Saturday 3rd May 2025 Location: Dibble Tree Theatre, 99A High St, Carnoustie DD7 7EA Morning workshop: 09:30 – 12:30 Afternoon workshop: 13:30 – 16:30 Workshop Duration: 3 hours Tea, coffee and ...

Join Dr Rod Selfridge at a Theatre Sound Design Workshop in Carnoustie on Saturday 3rd May! A unique opportunity to control SFXs, interacting with the actors from Carnoustie Theatre Club.
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Find out about our colleague Dr Iain McGregor, what he has been researching and what his exciting future plans are! blogs.napier.ac.uk/imd/2025/04/...
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Help Us Improve Your TV and Streaming Experience - Interactive Media Design If you’re someone who loves watching films or streaming TV shows, you probably know how important sound is to the experience. Whether it’s the intensity of a car chase or the subtle whispers of a tens...

Grab your chance to get involved in our Ph.D candidate, Ahmed Shalabi's ongoing research project, examining how to improve TV and film listening experiences, making them more personalised! blogs.napier.ac.uk/imd/2025/04/...

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Investigating the Impact of Anthropogenic Noise on Freshwater Soundscapes and Invertebrates - Interactive Media Design This research is being carried out by PhD student Jess Lister at Edinburgh Napier University. Jess is designing and conducting the study to better understand how anthropogenic noise affects freshwater...

Check out our latest blog posts about one of our on-going research projects - Investigating the Impact of Anthropogenic Noise on Freshwater Soundscapes and Invertebrates blogs.napier.ac.uk/imd/2025/03/... #research #soundscapes @enuscebe.bsky.social

Meaningful Learning Experiences Survey - Interactive Media Design Postgraduate student Suzi Cathro is conducting a survey to better understand what makes university life meaningful for a variety of students as part of her PhD study into using mixed […]

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