Designing a Performative Sharing Framework for Heritage Site Regeneration

In this paper we introduce the concept of a performative sharing framework to promote the regeneration of heritage sites. We discuss our reasoning for the use of such technologies in this context, considering the opportunities for exciting new interactions and experiences. Throughout the paper, we make reference to the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks– the heritage site where this framework is to be deployed. On-site, we imagine visitors being given the opportunity to play a larger participatory role, being able to craft and control not only their own experiences, but also other’s through a range of public control and feedback mechanisms. Taking into account some of the novel, public experiences that are possible through performative design in a heritage setting, we also foresee a new relationship between spectator and performer, with the introduction of a contributor. This contributor role has the potential to assist an underlying issue with a large number of heritage sites and other similar visitor attractions.