“From souvenirs to 3D printed souvenirs”. Exploring the capabilities of additive manufacturing technologies in (re)-framing tourist souvenirs
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Edinburgh Napier University
- Unit of assessment
- 32 - Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
- Output identifier
- 1325776
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1016/j.tourman.2018.10.032
- Title of journal
- Tourism Management
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- First page
- 428-442
- Volume
- 71
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- ISSN
- 0261-5177
- Open access status
- Compliant
- Month of publication
- November
- Year of publication
- 2018
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
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- Forensic science
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- Criminology
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- Interdisciplinary
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- Proposed double-weighted
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- Reserve for an output with double weighting
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- Additional information
- This paper outlines the main aspects of the research that stemmed from the AHRC funded project ‘Enhancing the authenticity and sustainability of the visitor heritage experiences through 3D printing technology’ between the author and an academic (Dr Constantia Anastasiadou) from the School of Tourism at Edinburgh Napier University in collaboration with Historic Environment Scotland. Dr Vettese was PI on the project and, in this dissemination of the research, took the lead in the aspects related to the ‘craft’ of 3D printing technologies and how this might relate to Tourism theory. This study contributed to existing theories on souvenirs as important features of the material culture, which is being transformed by technological innovation, and the expansion of creative tourism and the experience economy, evidenced in the literature review within this paper. Actual collaborations between the disciplines of design and tourism were shown to be exceptional, particularly the use of research-led craft. This article has 23 citations. This research created new knowledge in the areas of heritage, sustainability, gift shops; retailing; 3D printing and souvenir ‘manufacturing’ and making. It questioned whether souvenirs are passively consumed and lack experiential features and whether some visitors desire further involvement in souvenir personalisation. It also considered future implications of 3D printing in tourism. Data collection took place where visitors experienced a 3D printer in action. The researchers also observed and recorded their impressions of the visitor engagement with the 3D printed objects and the surrounding environments during. Finally, informal conversations with retail buyers and conservation employees of Historic Scotland before, during and after the completion of the project revealed some of the opportunities and current obstacles in the further adoption of this technology within a heritage environment. The researcher's understanding is co-constructed with that of the participants through their mutual engagement and interaction.
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