ORCID
- Marius N. Varga: 0000-0001-7655-9829
- Hannah Bradwell: 0000-0002-9103-1069
- Ray B. Jones: 0000-0002-2963-3421
- Daniel Maudlin: 0000-0001-5448-8126
- Alejandro Veliz Reyes: 0000-0002-5044-1782
Abstract
We present a methodological, theoretical, and technological outline of codesign principles for the effective development of digital heritage extended reality systems for health and care. The paper is based on two large-scale research projects involving ageing in rural and coastal communities, focused on the codesign of extended reality systems to stimulate new forms of access to local heritage sites with potential impact on health outcomes. Our approach stems from a multi-disciplinary collaboration between health, digital design, and heritage specialists, and suggests ways to reconcile diverging forms of knowledge production, such as our ‘researcher in residence’ methodology and the place-based complexities of codesigning such systems. Based on an analysis of fieldwork data and our own fieldwork experiences, the paper presents a roadmap for the codesign of digital heritage extended reality systems for health interventions that meet the needs of stakeholders and organisational implementation requirements, providing a useful tool in supporting the health and social care system for our ageing population.
DOI
10.1080/15710882.2024.2349588
Publication Date
2024-06-12
Publication Title
CoDesign
Volume
20
Issue
2
ISSN
1571-0882
Keywords
codesign, digital heritage, Extended reality, health technology, place-based research, rurality
First Page
295
Last Page
312
Recommended Citation
Reyes, A., Varga, M., Bradwell, H., Baxter, R., Jones, R., & Maudlin, D. (2024) 'Codesign principles for the effective development of digital heritage extended reality systems for health interventions in rural communities', CoDesign, 20(2), pp. 295-312. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/15710882.2024.2349588
