DESIGNING CYBER FOOD: TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING FOOD-COMPUTATION INTEGRATION TO ENRICH HUMAN-FOOD INTERACTIONS

Food, a vital part of human life, has evolved with advancements like 3D food printing, VR dining, and robotic cooking. This intersection of food and technology forms Human-Food Interaction (HFI) within Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Previous HFI efforts have overlooked food's aesthetic, sensory, and sociocultural richness. This thesis proposes a "material-centred" approach, emphasising food in HFI design. By conceptualising and studying "cyber food" through case studies like "Biteable Beats," "Logic Bonbon," and "Dancing Delicacies," it explores new experiences, blending digital and gustatory experiences. The research offers a framework reimagining food-computation integration, aiming to advance HFI futures.