XR
Extended Reality
Spatial interfaces that dissolve the boundary between physical and digital presence.
COGNITIVE ARTIFACT
Douglas JayGoldstein
I design emotionally intelligent systems at the intersection of XR, AI, embodied narrative, and emerging technology.
DESCEND
00DOMAINS
Operating at the convergence of technology, narrative, and human experience—building systems that think, feel, and evolve.
AI
Artificial Intelligence
Systems that understand context, emotion, and the nuances of human intention.
EN
Embodied Narrative
Stories that live in space and time, responsive to the presence of their audience.
ET
Emerging Technology
The raw materials of tomorrow, shaped into tools for human flourishing.
01SELECTED SYSTEMS
Systems,
not projects.
Each work represents a complete system of thought—with research foundations, technical implementation, and implications for the future.
02LIVE SIGNAL
Current
thinking.
Provisional notes, incomplete thoughts, and research in progress. These entries are alive—they evolve as understanding deepens.
SIG-001
EssayDec 2024
On the Architecture of Emotional Machines
What does it mean for a system to understand emotion? Not to simulate it, but to genuinely respond to the emotional texture of human experience...
Read more
SIG-002
Research NoteNov 2024
Spatial Computing as Cultural Practice
The transition from 2D to 3D interfaces isn't merely technical—it represents a fundamental shift in how we encode and transmit culture...
Read more
SIG-003
FrameworkOct 2024
Ritual and Interface: A Framework
Every interface is a ritual. Every interaction, a ceremony. What happens when we design with this consciousness?
Read more