Samuele Spotti

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SAMUELE SPOTTI

Humanist, Humanist 2.0 or Digital Humanist. Startupper with Daedalus XR, innovation strategist and XR project manager I graduated with a Bachelor\'s degree in Modern Humanities from the University of Bologna, focusing on modern art history for my thesis, and later pursued a Master\'s degree in Digital Humanities and Digital Knowledge, also at the University of Bologna. This program, renowned for its international scope, allowed me to delve into the intersection of humanities and technology, covering a diverse range of subjects such as network analysis of social media, graphic design, user experience (UX), Linked Open Data (LOD), and ontologies. My journey into the digital realm led me to develop a profound passion for immersive technologies. I became captivated by the transformative potential of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) in storytelling and cultural heritage narration. This fascination inspired me to establish Daedalus XR, a startup dedicated to creating bespoke applications of immersive and visual effects technologies for the cultural, audiovisual, and business sectors. At Daedalus XR, we are more than just a creative studio; we are pioneers in crafting authentic and unique experiences by merging innovative immersive technologies with compelling emotional narratives. As digital humanists, innovators, and creative technologists, our mission is to design impactful experiences for companies, institutions, and organizations. Our commitment extends beyond business; we have crafted a manifesto aimed at creating a more equitable marketplace, with a keen focus on sustainability across human, environmental, and digital realms. My academic endeavors include an in-depth exploration of authenticity in hybrid experiences, aiming to forge distinctive and meaningful connections. This research, initially part of my thesis, has evolved into a scholarly project under a fellowship at the CNR ISPC - Institute of Heritage Science. Here, I am engaged in developing an interactive prototype model that enhances the perception of authenticity in its multifaceted dimensions (personal, social, and global), particularly emphasizing the significance of color in cultural heritage collections and devising a tool to measure user engagement. Invite me to events dealing with: User Experience Extended, mixed, virtual and augmented reality Digital, artistic and technological events 🦄 Start-ups Computer graphics and 3D Digital marketing