Vanessa Cesário

Biography

Professor Vanessa Cesário is a distinguished expert in Digital Media and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). She holds a Ph.D. in Digital Media (Communications sciences and technology), a Master’s in Cultural Management, and a Bachelor’s in Communication. Her research focuses on HCI and communication within cultural heritage spaces, using participatory design to enhance engagement and preservation through technology.

As a member of the Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI), Professor Cesário collaborates with international institutions, contributing to various research areas. She is recognized for her scholarly work in international journals and conferences, particularly in Communication, HCI, Interaction Design, and Cultural Heritage.

Professor Cesário teaches at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Madeira. In her current role, her teaching methodology emphasizes integrating theoretical principles with practical applications, preparing students to navigate and excel in the dynamic landscape of modern digital communication. Through her academic endeavours, she explores the complex interplay between technology, communication, and cultural heritage.

Publications

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2018

Cesário, Vanessa; Coelho, António; Nisi, Valentina

Co-Designing Gaming Experiences for Museums with Teenagers Conference

07th EAI International Conference: ArtsIT, Interactivity and Game Creation (ArtsIT textquoteright18), 2018.

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Cesário, Vanessa; Coelho, António; Nisi, Valentina

Cultural Heritage Professionals Developing Digital Experiences Targeted at Teenagers in Museum Settings: Lessons Learned Conference

32nd British Human-Computer Interaction Conference (BHCI textquoteright18), 2018.

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Cesário, Vanessa; Coelho, António; Nisi, Valentina

Design Patterns to Enhance Teenstextquoteright Museum Experiences Conference

32nd British Human-Computer Interaction Conference (BHCI textquoteright18), 2018.

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2017

Cesário, Vanessa; Coelho, António; Nisi, Valentina

Enhancing Museums' Experiences Through Games and Stories for Young Audiences Conference

International Conference on Interactive Digital Storytelling (ICIDS 2017), Springer Springer, Funchal, Portugal, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-319-71026-6 978-3-319-71027-3.

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Radeta, Marko; Cesário, Vanessa; Matos, Sónia; Nisi, Valentina

Gaming Versus Storytelling: Understanding Children's Interactive Experiences in a Museum Setting Conference

International Conference on Interactive Digital Storytelling (ICIDS 2017), Springer Springer, Funchal, Portugal, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-319-71026-6 978-3-319-71027-3.

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Cesário, Vanessa; Coelho, António; Nisi, Valentina

Teenagers as Experience Seekers Regarding Interactive Museums Tours Conference

International Conference on Design and Digital Communication 2017, PCA - Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave PCA - Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave, Barcelos, Portugal, 2017, ISBN: 978-989-99861-5-2.

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Cesário, Vanessa; Coelho, António; Nisi, Valentina

An Unlikely Seamless Combination - Future Curators Designing Museum Experiences Towards the Desires of Actual Teenagers Conference

DIGICOM - International Conference on Design and Digital Communication, PCA - Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave PCA - Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave, Barcelos, Portugal, 2017.

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Cesário, Vanessa; Radeta, Marko; Matos, Sónia; Nisi, Valentina

The Ocean Game: Assessing Children's Engagement and Learning in a Museum Setting Using a Treasure-Hunt Game Conference

2017 CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Fun and Games and Gamification (CHIPLAY EA '17), ACM ACM, Amsterdam, 2017.

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Cesário, Vanessa; Coelho, António; Nisi, Valentina

Audio Guides and Human Tour Guides: Measuring Children's Engagement & Learning at a Museum Setting Conference

The 12th Biannual Conference of the Italian SIGCHI Chapter (CHITALY '17), CEUR-WS.org CEUR-WS.org, Cagliari, Italy, 2017.

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Cesário, Vanessa; Matos, Sónia; Radeta, Marko; Nisi, Valentina

Designing Interactive Technologies for Interpretive Exhibitions: Enabling Teen Participation through User-Driven Innovation Conference

The 16th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (INTERACT textquoteright17), Springer Springer, Mumbai, India, 2017.

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