Outputs (9)

AHRC Design Research for Change Showcase (2018)
Exhibition / Performance
Vettese, S., Anastasiadou, C., Calder, L., Vones, K., Burton, K., & Allan, D. AHRC Design Research for Change Showcase. 20 September 2018 - 23 September 2018

No abstract available.

In Situ, 3D Printed Heritage Souvenirs: Challenging Conventional Spaces and Culture (2018)
Journal Article
Vettese, S., & Anastasiadou, C. (2018). In Situ, 3D Printed Heritage Souvenirs: Challenging Conventional Spaces and Culture. The Journal of Peer Production, 12, 27-39

This paper outlines an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded Design Innovation Development Award project titled ' Enhancing the Authenticity and Sustainability of the Visitor Heritage Experience through 3D Printing Technology', undertake... Read More about In Situ, 3D Printed Heritage Souvenirs: Challenging Conventional Spaces and Culture.

1.5cm Unicorn Souvenirs (2018)
Physical Artefact
Vettese, S., & Anastasiadou, C. 1.5cm Unicorn Souvenirs. [Physical artefact]. Edinburgh Napier University

This study explored the possibilities and challenges that 3D printing could generate in the production and consumption of tourist souvenirs. The team undertook a study in collaboration with Historic Environment Scotland (previously Historic Scotland)... Read More about 1.5cm Unicorn Souvenirs.

Enhancing the Tourist Heritage Experience through In-Situ, Customisable 3D - Printed Souvenirs (2018)
Book Chapter
Anastasiadou, C., Vettese, S., & Calder, L. (2018). Enhancing the Tourist Heritage Experience through In-Situ, Customisable 3D - Printed Souvenirs. In L. Egberts, & M. D. Alvarez (Eds.), Heritage and Tourism : Places, Imageries and the Digital Age (151-171). Amsterdam University Press. https://doi.org/10.5117/9789462985353

This research set out to investigate whether technological innovations in design and the personalisation of tourist souvenirs through 3D printing, could offer opportunities to break away from stereotypically throwaway, low quality, mass manufactured... Read More about Enhancing the Tourist Heritage Experience through In-Situ, Customisable 3D - Printed Souvenirs.

Community non-participation in homestays in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India (2016)
Journal Article
Sood, J., Lynch, P., & Anastasiadou, C. (2017). Community non-participation in homestays in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India. Tourism Management, 60, 332-347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2016.12.007

An upsurge in popularity of homestays has provided newer economic opportunities to remote Indian Himalayan communities. Despite the benefits homestays offer, their acceptance by mountain communities is fraught with challenges. This qualitative resear... Read More about Community non-participation in homestays in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India.

In Situ 3D Printed Souvenirs and their Affect on Visitors Engagement with Built Heritage (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Vettese, S., & Anastasiadou, C. (2016, April). In Situ 3D Printed Souvenirs and their Affect on Visitors Engagement with Built Heritage. Presented at In this place : cumulus association biannual international conference, Nottingham, UK

In this study, visitors’ perception and engagement with built heritage surroundings was investigated in relation to their interaction with 3d printed souvenirs which reflected architectural features of the site. A 3D printer was set up in Stirling Ca... Read More about In Situ 3D Printed Souvenirs and their Affect on Visitors Engagement with Built Heritage.

Making Tourist Experiences Through Personalisable 3D Printed Souvenirs (2016)
Journal Article
Vettese Forster, S., Anastasiadou, C., & Calder, L. (2016). Making Tourist Experiences Through Personalisable 3D Printed Souvenirs. Making Futures, IV,

Gift shops are common in most museums and galleries that provide visitors with shopping experiences as well as the opportunity to transform their intangible experience of the visit to a tangible memory through the purchase of a souvenir. It can also... Read More about Making Tourist Experiences Through Personalisable 3D Printed Souvenirs.

Enhancing the Tourist Heritage Experience through In-Situ, Customisable, 3D printed Souvenirs (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Forster, S., & Anastasiadou, C. (2015, November). Enhancing the Tourist Heritage Experience through In-Situ, Customisable, 3D printed Souvenirs. Presented at HTHIC2015

This research set out to investigate whether technological innovations in design and the personalisation of tourist souvenirs through 3D printing, could offer opportunities to break away from stereotypically throwaway, low quality, mass manufactured... Read More about Enhancing the Tourist Heritage Experience through In-Situ, Customisable, 3D printed Souvenirs.

Mass customisation through personalised brochures: the role of digital printing. (2007)
Journal Article
Migas, N., Anastasiadou, C., & Buchanan, W. J. (2007). Mass customisation through personalised brochures: the role of digital printing. Information Systems,

This paper argues that despite the wide adoption of Internet technologies in destination marketing, information is still disseminated through printed brochures that have largely remained unchanged and unaffected by the trend towards greater personali... Read More about Mass customisation through personalised brochures: the role of digital printing..