Second Edition

"In this fantastically illustrated, and substantially revised edition of Multisensory Experiences, the reader gets a very real sense of the excitement currently swirling around the world of multisensory experience design. Providing a range of contemporary multisensory examples at the frontiers of art and science from around the globe, the new edition effectively highlights how the latest developments in technology such as AI, VR, AR, and robotics are now seamlessly being integrated into a wide range of multisensory experiences spanning the reality-virtuality continuum, and take the reader on an exciting journey of multisensory experience design for future space travel. Readers interested in multisensory experience design will find a wealth of intriguing examples and inspiring ideas within this timely new edition." 

Charles Spence, Professor in Experimental Psychology at Oxford University and author of Sensehacking: How to use the power of your senses for happier, healthier living

"The passion and depth of knowledge for our multisensory world radiate from every page, as Carlos and Marianna champion all senses, especially smell and taste, long overlooked in traditional design, research, and daily life. They reveal how these senses ground us in the present, while also unlocking vivid time travel through memory and exploring their potential for the future. This book is a must-read for anyone eager to unleash the boundaries of their sensory experiences and ideas of the future."

Valentina Parma, Ph.D., Assistant Director & Assistant Member, Monell Chemical Senses Center

"In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Multisensory Experiences stands out as a thoughtful analysis of the sensory-driven future. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the implications of these advancements, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the evolving nature of human-technology interaction."  

Shengdong (Shen) Zhao, Professor, Synteraction Lab, School of Creative Media & Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong

"An enlightening exploration of how our senses can be enhanced and integrated via technology! A wild ride into the realms of multisensory experience that engages and enlightens! This book made me rethink the boundaries of human abilities and how the use of technology affords a rich new world of potential experiences. Humans are amazing creatures displaying sensory abilities that are both well-understood and mysterious. This book showed how these wonderous abilities can be augmented to allow a greater understanding of our senses as well as increase our sense of wonder." 

Florian 'Floyd' Mueller, Professor of Future Interfaces, Director of the Exertion Games Lab, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.

"What music or drink would complement your reading of this book? This book opens the door to a realm of experience design you've never imagined. No matter how advanced AI becomes in processing sensory information, the human mind uniquely integrates multisensory input to evoke a spectrum of emotions - love, comfort, delight, and even awe. This innate ability to explore and enjoy multisensory experiences may always set us apart. This book thoughtfully explores aspects of humanity that will remain unchanged as technology evolves, by illustrating how seemingly strange new innovations can enhance these fundamental qualities. This is a timely book that should be widely shared."

Takuji Narumi, Associate Professor, Multisensory VR Researcher, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, University of Tokyo, Japan