Landscape and Visual Representation

Join us for a one-day symposium exploring how visual representation shapes the way we understand and design landscapes. From traditional drawing and print to digital modelling, virtual worlds and generative AI, visual tools are transforming how we interpret spatial, cultural, and environmental change.

This event brings together scholars, practitioners, and researchers to explore how emerging technologies and evolving cultural perspectives are reshaping landscape practice, decision-making, and public engagement.

Featuring keynote presentations, Q&A sessions and interactive workshops, including:

• AI-assisted concept development
• Digital and print workflows
• Bicultural perspectives in representation
• Virtual worlds for monitoring and evaluation
• Visual representation in legal contexts

After the symposium, join us for informal networking at the Lincoln Laboratory pub (pay your own). Please indicate your interest when registering.

A hands-on day exploring immersive technologies and current projects, including:

• Regenerative Tourism
• Immersive Ocean Literacy
• VR for Firefighters
• Multi-sensory Training Simulator for Air Attack Firefighting
• Pedestrian AR
• Immersive Tour Creator for Tangata Whenua
• Participatory Modelling for Community Resilience Planning
• Multi-Sensory VR

Participants can opt in to the HIT Lab day during registration. The symposium is open to design professionals, researchers and students, with in-person and livestream attendance available.

Friday 4 September
8.30am - 4.30pm
Inaka, Waimarie Building, Lincoln University

08:30 - Tea and Coffee on Arrival

09:00 - Karakia & Welcome
Gill Lawson, Lincoln University

09:10 - Rationale for Symposium
Rhys Girvan, Boffa Miskell

09:20 - Paper 1 Presentation
Visual representation and generative AI for concept development and consenting
Jillian Walliss, The University of Melbourne

9:35 - Q&A

09:50 - Paper 2 Presentation
Visual representation on printed paper and digital devices for working on-site
Hamish Clark, Trimble

10:05 - Q&A

10:20 - Morning Tea Break

10:35 - Paper 3 Presentation
Visual representations & bicultural ways of seeing for inclusiveness and reciprocity in community projects
Kris Tong, University of Canterbury

10:50 - Q&A

11:05 - Paper 4 Presentation
Visual representation in virtual worlds and digital twins for monitoring and evaluation by government agencies
Kelly Henderson, Wellington City Council

11:20 - Q&A

11:35 - Paper 5 Presentation
Visual representation for court proceedings
Brad Coombs and Alan England, Isthmus

11:50 - Q&A

12:05 - Lunch Break

13:00 - Workshop Introduction
Overview of Workshop Method and Objectives
Gill Lawson, Lincoln University

13:05 - Breakout Theme Briefings
Framing the Three Themes from Morning Papers
Corey, Boffa Miskell

13:10 - Breakout Session 1
Participants select one of three themed groups

14:10 - Afternoon Tea Break

14:25 - Breakout Session 2
Continued group development of key points related to each question

15:00 - Three Group Presentations
Each group shares their recommendations

15:30 - Closing Remarks & Karakia
Final comments from Facilitators
Gill Lawson & Rhys Girvan

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lincoln University, 85084 Ellesmere Junction Road, Lincoln, New Zealand

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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