CUBIC Journal #8 Synergies of Interaction

++++++ +++Sly Lo Tian Tian, Marc Aurel Schnabel [eds.]+++ ISBN 978-94-93329-51-5 Price € 25.00 Issue editors Sly Lo Tian Tian, Marc Aurel Schnabe Editor in Chief Gerhard Bruyns Production editor Daniel Echeverri Design Daniel Echeverri Number of pages 201 Book size 20 x 26 cm Binding Softcover Language English Release date Digital (December 2025) Printed issue (April 2026) Publisher Jap Sam Books Co-publisher Jap Sam Books The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Environmental & Interior Design School of Design Made possible with the support of Cubic Society, and Cubic Research Network +++ | A peer-reviewed journal published in conjunction with Cubic Society and Cubic Research Network | An academic discussion within the pursuit of advancing knowledge via design disciplines Cubic Journal 8 looks at the complex relationship between design and computation in an era dominated by digital technologies. It critiques the current trend of prioritising technological gimmicks over thoughtful design principles, questioning the impact of code-driven complexity and uncontrolled scripting on design narratives and cultural understanding. Cubic Journal 8 explores the evolving role of the designer amidst user-generated content and AI-driven tools, exploring the place of design when users become active creators. It examines the potential of affective computing and extended reality to bridge the gap between users and designers, while also considering the unpredictable and emergent nature of computation in user-centered design outcomes. www.cubicjournal.org