Emotional-Maria

Main Trait: Emotionality

Trait Influence: Vulnerability and emotionality make her sensitive to changes and new experiences. She often feels embarrassed in her interactions with peers, especially when sharing new experiences outside of her comfort zone. Therefore, she tends to prefer activities and experiences that provide her with a sense of security and relaxation.

Adjectives: Anxiety, Frustration, Discouragement, Embarrassment, Impulsivity, Vulnerability.

Age: 17 years

Quote: “By distancing myself from chaos and crowds, I can feel calmer and better understand what I am feeling.”

Context: Maria lives in a small town in central Italy. Her school activities and relationships with her peers are often affected by her insecurity due to difficulties in managing her feelings of inadequacy. She does not feel comfortable in competitive environments and suffers greatly when under pressure. Instead, she loves to retreat to recreational activities with her friends that allow her to feel an integral part of the community, relax, and express her positive emotions with ease.

Needs:
● She loves sharing her experiences with a few friends in familiar and controlled situations where she can manage her emotions and embarrassment.
● She appreciates recreational activities that offer a strong sense of community identity, moments of personal reflection, and help her gain self-confidence.

Difficulties:
● She often feels frustrated in competitive and crowded environments.
● The lack of spaces that offer positive stimuli and gradual interaction experiences with her peers often leaves her feeling disoriented and dissatisfied.

User-project relationship: scenario analysis

Scenario 4 – Maria

Before ARTECOM: Introspective and sensitive Maria frequents cultural activities to relax, but often finds the environments too chaotic and noisy. Every time she seeks a moment of tranquility, she ends up feeling uncomfortable and overwhelmed, without finding a place that truly allows her to relax.

After ARTECOM: Maria discovers an interactive installation where sounds and effects blend to create a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. The installation offers an immersive experience that allows her to relax and gradually explore her emotions in a safe and calm context, without the pressure of excessive stimuli. For her, this space is a place where she can dedicate herself to reflection and emotional exploration, enjoying an artistic experience that brings her calm.